Barbara Werle
Barbara Werle | |
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 Werle in 1978 | |
| Born | Barbara May Theresa Werle October 6, 1928 Mount Vernon, New York, U.S. |
| Died | January 1, 2013 (aged 84) Carlsbad, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, singer |
| Years active | 1963–1976 |
| Spouse | John Branca Sr. |
| Children | John Gregory Branca[1] |
Barbara May Theresa Werle (October 6, 1928 – January 1, 2013) was an American actress, dancer and singer, best known for her role in Seconds (1966).
Career[edit]
Werle was born on October 6, 1928, in Mount Vernon, New York. She became a ballroom dancer after graduating from high school, winning the acclaimed Harvest Moon Ball in the early 1950s. As part of the dance team Barbara and Mansell, she toured the U.S.[2]
On television, Werle had the role of June on San Francisco International Airport (1970–1971).[3] Her other television credits included appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show and recurring roles on the NBC television series, The Virginian, during the 1960s and 1970s.[2]
Werle's film credits included the Elvis Presley films Tickle Me, Harum Scarum (1965) and Charro! (1969); Battle of the Bulge (1965), The Rare Breed (1966), Gunfight in Abilene (1967), Krakatoa, East of Java (1969), and Gone with the West (1974).
Retirement[edit]
She retired to La Costa, California.[2] She sang as a soprano for the local St. Elizabeth Seton Traditional Choir from 2000 until 2012.[2] Her children include entertainment lawyer John Gregory Branca.
Death[edit]
Werle died at age 84 on January 1, 2013, from undisclosed causes, at Carlsbad, California.[4]
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Tickle Me | Barbara | |
| 1965 | Harum Scarum | Leilah | |
| 1965 | Battle of the Bulge | Elena | |
| 1966 | The Rare Breed | Gert | |
| 1966 | Seconds | Secretary | |
| 1967 | Gunfight in Abilene | Leann | |
| 1967 | Bikini Paradise | Bit part | Uncredited |
| 1968 | Krakatoa, East of Java | Charley | |
| 1968 | The Virginian (TV series) | Mrs Buell | saison 6 episode 23 (Stacey) |
| 1968 | The Virginian (TV series) | Clair French | saison 7 episode 08 (Ride to Misadventure) |
| 1969 | Charro! | Sara Ramsey | |
| 1970 | The Virginian (TV series) | Evelyn Neely | saison 8 episode 18 (Train of darkness) |
| 1974 | Gone with the West | Billie |
References[edit]
- ^ "Barbara Werle". lohud. Legacy.com. Archived from the original on September 19, 2018. Retrieved September 19, 2018.
- ^ a b c d "Barbara May Theresa Werle obituary". U-T San Diego. January 5, 2013. Retrieved January 7, 2013.
- ^ Terrace, Vincent (2011). Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010 (2nd ed.). Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. p. 926. ISBN 978-0-7864-6477-7.
- ^ "Barbara Werle (1928–2013) Obituary". The Journal News. January 9, 2013. Retrieved January 12, 2013.
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