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Dawn Wells was a television actor, film actor and stage actor. Dawn Wells was born in Reno, Nevada, United States on October 18, 1938. Death is recorded on December 30, 2020, at the age of 82. Education on record includes Reno High School and University of Washington.
My Take
Dawn Wells will always be Mary Ann from Gilligan's Island to me, and there is something beautiful in that. A Reno girl, University of Washington graduate, and former pageant contestant, she carried the wholesome warmth of a vanished era. To be remembered for decades through a single role is, I think, the highest reward an actor can earn. She passed in 2020, but that gentle, unguarded smile still lives in every rerun. I see her as a genuine treasure of the American living room, and I salute her with real affection.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Dawn Wells
- Name (Japanese)
- ドーン・ウェルズ
- Reading
- どーん・うぇるず
- Born
- October 18, 1938 – December 30, 2020
- Origin
- Reno, Nevada, United States
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / stage actor / beauty pageant contestant / actor
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Tiger
2. Background
- High school
- Reno High School
- University
- University of Washington
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.dawn-wells.com/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dawn%20Wells
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%89%E3%83%BC%E3%83%B3%E3%83%BB%E3%82%A6%E3%82%A7%E3%83%AB%E3%82%BA
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q470007
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Dawn Wells born?
Dawn Wells was born on October 18, 1938.
When did Dawn Wells die?
Dawn Wells died on December 30, 2020, aged 82.
Where was Dawn Wells from?
Dawn Wells was from Reno, Nevada, United States.
What did Dawn Wells do?
Dawn Wells worked as television actor, film actor, stage actor, beauty pageant contestant, actor.
Where did Dawn Wells study?
Dawn Wells attended University of Washington.
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