Actress. She was an American television character actress. Born Marie Mahder, she graduated from Gage Park High School on Chicago, Illinois' south side, where she was active in theater. Coming to California, she entertained troops at USO shows during the Korea Conflict. Her most famous role was as "Vena Ray" in 39 episodes of the 1954 syndicated science-fiction television series "Rocky Jones, Space Ranger." Besides a host of one-episode appearances, she had roles in two episodes on "The Andy Griffith Show," "McHale's Navy," and "Death Valley Days," and three episodes on "The Donna Reed Show" and "Bachelor Father." Her last role was in 1965, after marrying Don Fallon in the 1960s. She died of lung cancer.
Actress. She was an American television character actress. Born Marie Mahder, she graduated from Gage Park High School on Chicago, Illinois' south side, where she was active in theater. Coming to California, she entertained troops at USO shows during the Korea Conflict. Her most famous role was as "Vena Ray" in 39 episodes of the 1954 syndicated science-fiction television series "Rocky Jones, Space Ranger." Besides a host of one-episode appearances, she had roles in two episodes on "The Andy Griffith Show," "McHale's Navy," and "Death Valley Days," and three episodes on "The Donna Reed Show" and "Bachelor Father." Her last role was in 1965, after marrying Don Fallon in the 1960s. She died of lung cancer.
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