Jean Byron

Infobox actor
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name = Jean Byron
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birthname = Imogene Burkhart
birthdate = birth date|1925|12|10|mf=y
birthplace = city-state|Paducah|Kentucky, U.S.
deathdate = death date and age|2006|02|03|1925|12|10
deathplace = city-state|Mobile|Alabama, U.S.
occupation = Film, stage, television actress
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spouse = Michael Ansara (1949–1956)

Jean Byron (December 10, 1925 – February 3, 2006) was an American film, television, and stage actress. She is best known for the role of Natalie Lane, Patty Lane's mother in "The Patty Duke Show".

Biography

Born Imogene Burkhart in Kentucky, she moved to California during World War II and was signed to Columbia Pictures where she chose the name of Jean Byron as a stage moniker. In the 1950s, Byron appeared in several b-movies including "The Magnetic Monster" and "Serpent of the Nile", in addition to guest roles on "The Millionaire", "The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse", and "Science Fiction Theatre". Byron also served as spokeswoman for Revlon and Lux products on "The Rosemary Clooney Show".cite news|title=Jean Byron| publisher = "Variety"| date =2006-02-07 | url =http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117937608.html?categoryid=25&cs=1 | accessdate =2008-01-09]

In 1959, she landed a semi regular spot on "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis" playing Dr. Imogene Burkhart (her real name). The following year, she starred in the short lived soap opera, "Full Circle". In 1963, she landed the role of Natalie Lane on "The Patty Duke Show". After the series ended in 1966, she continued appearing in guest roles on "Batman", "Marcus Welby, M.D.", "Maude", and "Hotel". Byron's last onscreen role was in the 1999 television movie "The Patty Duke Show: Still Rockin' in Brooklyn Heights".

In additional to film and television roles, Byron also worked in regional theater. She portrayed Mama Rose in "" and appeared in a production of "Guys and Dolls".

Personal life

Byron was married to actor Michael Ansara from 1949 to 1956. The couple had no children and Byron never remarried. [ [http://www.glamourgirlsofthesilverscreen.com/show/525/Jean+Byron/index.html The Private Life & Times of Jean Byron] ]

Death

On February 3, 2006, Jean Byron died in Mobile, Alabama of complications following hip replacement surgery.

Filmography

* "Voodoo Tiger" (1952)
* "The Magnetic Monster" (1953)
* "Serpent of the Nile" (1953)
* "Jungle Moon Men" (1955)
* "There's Always Tomorrow" (1956)
* "Johnny Concho" (1956)
* "Invisible Invaders" (1959)
* "Wall of Noise" (1963)

Television

* "City Detective" (2 episodes, 1954)
* "The Lone Wolf" (1 episode, 1954)
* "Schlitz Playhouse of Stars" (1 episode, 1954)
* "Big Town" (1 episode, 1955)
* "The Millionaire" (1 episode, 1955)
* "Stage 7" (1 episode, 1955)
* "The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse" (4 episodes, 1953-1955)
* "The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin" (1 episode, 1955)
* "You Are There" (1 episode, 1955)
* "Fury" (1 episode, 1956)
* "Celebrity Playhouse" (1 episode, 1956)
* "Telephone Time" (1 episode)
* "Studio 57" (6 episodes, 1954-1956)
* "TV Reader's Digest" (3 episodes, 1955-1956)
* "My Friend Flicka" (1 episode, 1956)
* "Tales of the 77th Bengal Lancers" (1 episode, 1956)
* "Soldiers of Fortune" (2 episodes, 1955-1956)
* "Science Fiction Theatre" (4 episodes, 1955-1956)
* "The 20th Century Fox Hour" (1 episode, 1957)
* "Code 3" (1 episode, 1957)
* "Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer" (1 episode, 1958)
* "Jefferson Drum" (1 episode, 1958)
* "Yancy Derringer" (1 episode, 1958)
* "Lux Playhouse" (1 episode, 1958)
* "State Trooper" (5 episodes, 1956-1959)
* "77 Sunset Strip" (1 episode, 1960)
* "Bourbon Street Beat" (2 episodes, 1959-1960)
* "Hawaiian Eye" (1 episode, 1960)
* "Tightrope" (1 episode, 1960)
* "Full Circle" (1960-1961)
* "Tallahassee 7000" (1 episode, 1961)
* "Hennesey" (1 episode, 1961)
* "Bus Stop" (1 episode, 1961)
* "The Detectives Starring Robert Taylor" (1 episode, 1962)
* "Cheyenne" (4 episodes, 1957-1962)
* "Laramie" (2 episodes, 1962)
* "Best of Patty Duke" (1963)
* "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis" (15 episodes, 1959-1963)
* "The Patty Duke Show" (1963-1965)
* "Batman" (1 episode, 1968)
* "Pat Paulsen's Half a Comedy Hour" (Unknown episodes, 1970)
* "Ransom for a Dead Man" (1971)
* "Marcus Welby, M.D." (1 episode, 1971)
* "McCloud" (1 episode, 1972)
* "Mannix" (1 episode, 1972)
* "Maude" (1 episode, 1974)
* "S.W.A.T." (1 episode, 1975)
* "Jigsaw John" (1 episode, 1976)
* "Hotel" (1 episode, 1987)
* "The Patty Duke Show: Still Rockin' in Brooklyn Heights" (1999)

References

Bibliography

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External links

*imdb name|id=0126395|name=Jean Byron
*amg name|2:10061
*tv.com person|56574|Jean Byron
*findagrave|13254761
* [http://www.officialpattyduke.com/jeanindex.htm The Official Jean Byron Site]