Date of Birth: August 23, 1931
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Biography
Barbara Eden is an American actress and singer best known for her starring role as “Jeannie” in the classic television sitcom “I Dream of Jeannie,” which aired from 1965 to 1970. Born Barbara Jean Morehead on August 23, 1931, in Tucson, Arizona, Eden displayed an early interest in performing arts, which led her to study at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music and later at the Elizabeth Holloway School of Theatre. Eden began her career in the entertainment industry with small roles in films and television during the 1950s. Her big break came when she was cast as Jeannie, a 2000-year-old genie who falls in love with her master, in the show “I Dream of Jeannie.” The series was a major hit and made Eden a household name. Following “I Dream of Jeannie,” Eden continued to act in various television shows, movies, and stage productions, demonstrating her versatility as an actress. She has also made guest appearances on numerous talk shows and participated in various charitable activities throughout her career.
5 Interesting Facts about Barbara Eden
1. Barbara Eden’s birth name is Barbara Jean Morehead.
2. She was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for her role in “I Dream of Jeannie.”
3. Before her big break, she appeared in a variety of television shows, including “I Love Lucy” and “Perry Mason.”
4. Eden has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, which she received in 1988.
5. She released her autobiography, “Jeannie Out of the Bottle,” in 2011, offering fans an intimate look into her life and career.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Barbara Eden
1. “I’m really not a competitive person at all. To me, it’s more important to work.”
2. “I don’t think you should do things in your personal life that you wouldn’t want your children to see you do.”
3. “I am Eden, I am the dreamer, the dream.”
4. “I think that when you have a child, every moment is precious.”
5. “With comedy you have to do it right every time. You can’t just be funny once.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Barbara Eden’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $10 million.
Children
Barbara Eden has one son, Matthew Ansara, who was born on August 29, 1965. Sadly, Matthew passed away in 2001.
Relevant Links
1. [Barbara Eden IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0242961/
2. [Barbara Eden – Biography](https://www.biography.com/actor/barbara-eden
3. [Barbara Eden’s Official Website](http://barbaraeden.com/
4. [Barbara Eden on Hollywood Walk of Fame](http://www.walkoffame.com/barbara-eden
