Dina Merrill

Date of Birth: December 29, 1923

Zodiac Sign: Capricorn

Date of Death: May 22, 2017

Biography

Dina Merrill was an American actress, heiress, socialite, and philanthropist born on December 29, 1923, in New York City. Her birth name was Nedenia Marjorie Hutton. She was the daughter of the Wall Street financier E. F. Hutton and Marjorie Merriweather Post, a prominent socialite and owner of the General Foods Corporation. After attending George Washington University and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Merrill embarked on a successful acting career. Merrill’s film career began in the 1950s, and she went on to appear in over 25 feature films, including “Desk Set” (1957), “Operation Petticoat” (1959), and “Butterfield 8” (1960). She also had a prolific television career, making guest appearances on series such as “Batman,” “Bonanza,” and “The Love Boat.” In addition to her acting career, Merrill was a dedicated philanthropist, supporting numerous charities and serving on the boards of several cultural institutions. Merrill married three times and had four children. She passed away on May 22, 2017, at her home in East Hampton, New York, leaving behind a legacy of both artistic and philanthropic contributions.

5 Interesting Facts about Dina Merrill

1. Dina Merrill was the daughter of E. F. Hutton, the founder of the E. F. Hutton & Co. brokerage firm, and Marjorie Merriweather Post, the owner of General Foods Corporation.

2. She was a trustee of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

3. Merrill was inducted into the International Best Dressed List Hall of Fame in 1966.

4. She studied at George Washington University and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts before starting her acting career.

5. Dina Merrill was an avid supporter of the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation and served as its vice-chairman.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Dina Merrill

1. “I’ve always thought if you can give back to society, then you’ve done something worth doing.”

2. “Money isn’t everything. My father always said, ‘Never let money be your master.’”

3. “Acting was always a way to express myself and to connect with other people.”

4. “I believe in living life to the fullest and making a difference where you can.”

5. “Art and culture are essential to our humanity; they enrich our lives and build bridges between people.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At the height of her career, Dina Merrill’s net worth was estimated to be around $5 billion, largely due to her inheritance from her parents.

Children

Dina Merrill had four children: 1. Stanley Rumbough III (with her first husband, Stanley M. Rumbough Jr.) 2. David Rumbough (with her first husband, Stanley M. Rumbough Jr.) 3. Nedenia Colgate Rumbough (with her first husband, Stanley M. Rumbough Jr.) 4. Heather Robertson (with her second husband, Cliff Robertson)