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- A slim brunette leading lady of film and TV, Barbara Parkins made her feature debut in the crime drama "20,000 Eyes" (1961) but really came to public attention as the oft-married Betty Anderson on the popular primetime soap opera "Peyton Place" (ABC, 1964-69).
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In Peyton Place, Parkins received lead billing for her role as small-town bad girl Betty Anderson. The character was scripted to die in a car crash six weeks into the season, but audience reaction to Parkins was overwhelmingly favorable and her character was kept in the story line.
In the first TV movie, Murder in Peyton Place (1977), Betty was married to a man named David Roerick, with whom she lived in another city. She was unfaithful to her husband, secretly arranging a meeting with Rodney in Peyton Place.
Oct 20, 2023 · Barbara Parkins’ breakthrough role came in 1964 when she was cast as the innocent and beautiful young woman, Betty Anderson, in “Peyton Place.” Her portrayal quickly earned her acclaim and a dedicated fan base.
May 17, 2024 · As Betty Anderson, Barbara Parkins broke ground in a role that framed her as a young woman whose trajectory became more empowered as she actualized her identity within a small, moralistic New England.
A slim brunette leading lady of film and TV, Barbara Parkins made her feature debut in the crime drama "20,000 Eyes" (1961) but really came to public attention as the oft-married Betty Anderson...
She married in the late 1970's and lived in France for awhile. When her marriage ended, Parkins returned to the United States and gave Hollywood another try. She appeared in popular TV shows of the day, such as The Love Boat (1977), Fantasy Island (1977), and Hotel (1983).
PARKINS, Barbara 1942– PERSONAL. Born May 22, 1942, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; mother, a pianist at a dance studio; married, late 1970s (marriage ended); children: Christina. Avocational Interests: Photography. Career: Actress.
