Dawn Wells

June 09, 2024

Dawn Wells- Biography

Dawn Wells was an American actress who worked in the entertainment industry from 1961 to 2019. She worked in the show business for over 55 years before passing away at the age of 82. Wells competed in many beauty pageants before pursuing a career in acting. She was Miss Nevada in 1960, and she competed in the Miss America pageant. Similarly, this actress was well-known for her portrayal of Mary Ann Summers in the 1964–1967 comedic TV series ‘Gilligan’s Island.’ In addition to performing, she has worked as a producer, author, teacher, motivational speaker, journalist, spokeswoman, and entrepreneur. She also served as the President of the Idaho Film and Television Commission.

What is the Net Worth of Dawn Wells? Salary, Earnings

Dawn Wells had a net worth of $50,000 when she died in 2022. Before her death, she had led a wealthy lifestyle.

Dawn Wells- Birth, Age, Ethnicity, Siblings, Education

Dawn Elberta Wells was born on October 18, 1938, in Reno, Nevada. Her parents were Joe Wesley Wells and Evelyn Wells. Similarly, her father was the owner of ‘Wells Cargo,’ a small Reno shipping company. She was born under the sign of Libra as well.

Dawn Wells is a Reno High School graduate. She then attended Columbia’s Stephens College, where she studied Chemistry. Likewise, she transferred to the University of Washington in Seattle, where she majored in theatrical arts and design.
In 1960, Wells obtained his diploma. She was also a member of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority.

Dawn Wells- Relationship, Married Life

On October 27, 1962, Dawn Wells married Larry Rosen, a talent agent. They divorced in 1967 with no children.

Dawn Wells- Professional Career

Dawn Wells made her feature film debut as an uncredited extra in the 1963 bedroom comedy ‘Palm Springs Weekend.’ Among those who appeared in it were Troy Donahue, Stefanie Powers, Connie Stevens, Ty Hardin, and Robert Conrad. Similarly, she played Bobbie in the 1964 sequel picture ‘The New Interns.’ She went on to star in films such as ‘Winterhawk’ in 1975, ‘The Town That Dreaded Sundown’ in 1976, and ‘Return to Boggy Creek’ in 1977. Dawn also appeared opposite Nancy McKeon, Michael J. Fox, Anthony Edwards, and Crispin Glover in the 1983 television film ‘High School USA.’

Wells’ first acting appearance was in the 1961 American drama TV series ‘The Roaring 20s.’ That year, she also appeared in four more series: ‘The Everglades,’ ‘The Cheyenne Show,’ ‘Maverick,’ and ’77 Sunset Strip.’ In 1961, she appeared as Molly in an episode of ‘Tales of Wells Fargo.’ She also played June on ABC’s ‘Surfside,’ and Lois Corey in the 1962 film ‘Hawaiian Eye.’ Similarly, she starred in shows including ‘Bonanza,’ ‘It’s a Man’s World,’ and ‘Lawman’ in 1962. She appeared in many shows in 1963 and 1964, the most successful of which being ‘Gilligan’s Island,’ the longest-running sitcom.

Body Measurements: Height, Weight, Hair color

Wells was of White ancestry and of American nationality. Aside from that, she stood 5 feet 3 inches (1.63m/163cm) tall and weighed approximately 43kg (106lbs). Her dimensions were 33-22-34 inches, and she had a banana body type. She also had brown hair and dark blue eyes.

Social Media Details

Dawn had 549 thousand fans on her Facebook fan page. She had multiple Twitter and Instagram profiles, but none of them were confirmed.

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