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Born on June 6, 1937, Marilyn Van Derbur is from Denver, Colorado, United States. Marilyn Van Derbur is listed as an actor, model and motivational speaker. That works out to 89 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes University of Colorado Boulder. Awards on record include Colorado Women's Hall of Fame (1996).
My Take
My admiration for Marilyn Van Derbur lies entirely in her second act. Born in Denver in 1937 and crowned Miss America 1958, she was the picture of mid-century glamour, but that crown is not what moves me. What does is her later courage in speaking openly about a harrowing personal history and reinventing herself as a motivational speaker who helps others heal. Her 1996 induction into the Colorado Women's Hall of Fame reads, to me, as recognition of spirit rather than beauty. To set down the tiara and turn pain into words is its own kind of grace, and I quietly applaud her for it.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Marilyn Van Derbur
- Name (Japanese)
- マリリン・ヴァン・ダーバー
- Reading
- まりりん・ゔぁん・だーばー
- Born
- June 6, 1937 (age 89)
- Origin
- Denver, Colorado, United States
- Occupation
- actor / model / motivational speaker / beauty pageant contestant / writer
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Ox
2. Background
- University
- University of Colorado Boulder
Awards & achievements
- 1996 Colorado Women's Hall of Fame
3. Links
4. About this entry
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Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. 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 Marilyn Van Derbur born?
Marilyn Van Derbur was born on June 6, 1937 and is 89 years old.
Where is Marilyn Van Derbur from?
Marilyn Van Derbur is from Denver, Colorado, United States.
What does Marilyn Van Derbur do?
Marilyn Van Derbur works as actor, model, motivational speaker, beauty pageant contestant, writer.
Where did Marilyn Van Derbur study?
Marilyn Van Derbur attended University of Colorado Boulder.
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