Barbara O'Neil

Barbara O'Neil (July 17, 1910 – September 3, 1980) was an American actress. O'Neil was born in St. Louis, Missouri. She began her acting career in summer stock. In July 1931 Bretaigne Windust, Charles Leatherbee (the grandson of Charles Richard Crane), and Joshua Logan, the three directors of the University Players, a three-year old summer stock company at West Falmouth on Cape Code, were looking for a leading lady type for their repertory season... more

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  • Jul 17, 1910

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  • Sep 3, 1980 (age 70 years)

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