Deanna Lund
Actress

Deanna Lund Net Worth

Deanna Lund is an American actress best known for her role as Valerie Scott in the 1960s cult series Land of the Giants. She was cast in the series after Irwin Allen saw her in a motion picture. In the series, Valerie was initially portrayed as a troublemaker, but eventually became a team player. Lund was interviewed in 1995 about her work on the show, and still appears at Sci-Fi conventions to talk about it. She is remembered for her sexy outfits in the show, although one was deemed too risqué by the network.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actress
Birth Day May 30, 1937
Birth Place  Oak Park, Illinois, United States
Age 86 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Gemini
Occupation Actress
Years active 1963-present
Spouse(s) Don Matheson (1970-?) (divorced) (1 child) ? (divorced) (2 children)
Children Michele Matheson Randy and Kim
Website http://www.deannalund.com

💰 Net worth: $1.6 Million (2024)

Deanna Lund, a renowned actress in the United States, has amassed an estimated net worth of $1.6 million as of 2024. With a successful career in the entertainment industry, Lund has captivated audiences with her talent and versatility. Having appeared in several notable films and television shows, she has made a name for herself through her exceptional acting abilities. Known for her dedication and passion for her craft, Lund's net worth is a testament to her hard work and accomplishments throughout her career.

Biography/Timeline

1960

Lund's early career included minor roles in the 1960s spy film parodies Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine (1965) and Dimension 5 (1966), as well as the horror film Sting of Death (1965), the beach film Out of Sight (1966), and the western Johnny Tiger (1966). She appeared as a lesbian stripper in the 1967 Frank Sinatra movie Tony Rome, but Lund was so embarrassed by the role that she had her name removed from the credits. Her performance was favorably received and led to a starring role in Irwin Allen's television series Land of the Giants. While waiting for filming to start, Lund was offered the part of Rosemary's friend Terry Gionoffrio in Rosemary's Baby but had to decline when, despite Polanski's assurances, Allen did not believe she would be finished in time.

1970

After Land of the Giants was cancelled, she married co-star Don Matheson, but they were divorced in the late 1970s. Their daughter Michele Matheson is also an Actress. Lund is an alum of Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida.

1976

Valerie in Giantland, a novella written by Lund, is based on the Land of the Giants series, and set ten years later; written from the point of view of Lund's character, Valerie Ames. In 1976, she appeared on the drama General Hospital as Peggy Lowell, the secretary and mistress of Cameron Faulkner, who was played by Lund's husband Don Matheson. Her later films included the Jerry Lewis comedy Hardly Working (1980), Stick (1985) starring Burt Reynolds, and horror movies such as the Christmas horror film Elves (1989) and the comedy Transylvania Twist (1989).

1995

In 1995, she dated Larry King, and the couple were engaged five weeks after they met. The relationship ended before they could marry.

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