Barbara Pepper
Actress

Barbara Pepper Net Worth

Barbara Pepper was a character actress who was born in New York City in 1915. She began her career as a showgirl in Florenz Ziegfeld Jr.'s Follies and went on to appear in Broadway shows, radio, and film. She was known for her signature roles as a worldly "dame" during Hollywood's Golden Era, and was a blue-eyed, platinum-blonde knockout and former Ziegfeld/Goldwyn Girl. She married actor Craig Reynolds in 1943 and had two sons, but he died in a motorcycle accident in 1949. She suffered from depression and alcoholism, and had to take on jobs as a laundress and waitress in between acting parts. She was seen in I Love Lucy, Jack Benny's program, and George Burns and Gracie Allen's show, and had a semi-regular role as Doris Ziffel in Green Acres. She died of a coronary in 1969 at the age of 54.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actress, Soundtrack
Birth Day May 31, 1915
Birth Place  New York City, New York, United States
Age 105 YEARS OLD
Died On July 18, 1969(1969-07-18) (aged 54)\nPanorama City, California
Birth Sign Gemini
Other names Barbara P. Enfield (married name)
Occupation Actress
Years active 1931–1969
Spouse(s) Craig Reynolds (1943–1949; his death; 2 sons)

💰 Net worth: $12 Million (2024)

Barbara Pepper, a renowned American actress and soundtrack artist, is predicted to have a net worth of around $12 million by 2024. With a successful career spanning several decades, Barbara Pepper has made significant contributions to the entertainment industry. Known for her versatile acting skills and captivating performances, she has garnered both critical acclaim and a substantial fan following. From delivering memorable roles onscreen to lending her melodious voice to various soundtracks, Barbara Pepper has left an indelible mark on the entertainment landscape in the United States. With her talent, dedication, and impressive achievements, it comes as no surprise that her net worth continues to grow steadily.

Biography/Timeline

1943

Pepper began making movies, among her later film parts were small roles in My Fair Lady and It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World. She also performed radio parts. In 1943, she married actor Craig Reynolds (né Harold Hugh Enfield), and the couple later had two sons. After Reynolds died in 1949 in a California motorcycle accident, Pepper was left to raise their children alone. She never remarried.

1957

After gaining weight, her roles were mostly confined to small character parts on television, including several appearances on I Love Lucy, The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show, Petticoat Junction, and The Jack Benny Program. She made four appearances on Perry Mason, including the role of Martha Dale, mother of the title character, in the 1957 episode "The Case of the Vagabond Vixen".

1964

She may be best remembered as the first Doris Ziffel on Petticoat Junction in 1964, although her character's name on the "Genghis Keane" episode of Petticoat Junction was Ruth Ziffel. Her role as Doris Ziffel continued on Green Acres from 1965 to 1968, until heart ailments finally forced her to leave that weekly series. Veteran Actress Fran Ryan replaced her on Green Acres, which would continue to run for another three years. Her final performance was in the 1969 film Hook, Line & Sinker, in which she played Jerry Lewis's secretary.

1969

Barbara Pepper died of a coronary thrombosis at age 54 on July 18, 1969, in Panorama City, California. She was buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles.

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