Marjorie Lord
Actress

Marjorie Lord Net Worth

Marjorie Lord was a talented actress and dancer who began her career on Broadway and in "B" films. She met actor John Archer and married him in 1941, and they moved to Hollywood. She earned a Universal contract and appeared in films such as Johnny Come Lately and Sherlock Holmes in Washington. Her greatest exposure came with TV as the second wife of Danny Thomas in Make Room for Daddy. After her third marriage in 1977, she returned for a short-lived run on the domestic sitcom Sweet Surrender in 1987. Marjorie passed away in 2015 in Beverly Hills, California.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actress, Soundtrack
Birth Day July 26, 1918
Birth Place  San Francisco, California, United States
Age 102 YEARS OLD
Died On November 28, 2015(2015-11-28) (aged 97)\nBeverly Hills, California, U.S.
Birth Sign Leo
Occupation Actress
Years active 1935–2008
Spouse(s) John Archer (1941–1955; 2 children) Randolph Hale (1958–1974; his death) Harry Volk (1976–2000; his death)
Children Gregg Bowman Anne Archer
Parent(s) George Charles and Lillian Rosalie (née Edgar) Wollenberg
Website http://www.marjorielord.com

💰 Net worth: $4 Million (2024)

Marjorie Lord, a renowned American actress and soundtrack artist, is estimated to have a net worth of $4 million by 2024. With a successful career spanning several decades, Lord has made significant contributions to the entertainment industry. Recognized for her talent and versatility, she has captivated audiences with her memorable performances and beautiful singing voice. Lord's dedication and passion for her craft have helped her achieve both critical acclaim and financial success, solidifying her status as a prominent figure in the United States' entertainment landscape.

Biography/Timeline

1935

Lord was signed by RKO Radio Pictures in 1935. While appearing in Springtime for Henry with Edward Everett Horton, Director Henry Koster approached her and signed her to a contract with Universal Studios. She appeared in six feature films and a film serial The Adventures of Smilin' Jack for Universal. Her film work includes a number of wartime pictures, including the 1943 mystery Sherlock Holmes in Washington, starring Basil Rathbone in the title role. She also appeared in the western films Masked Raiders, Mexican Manhunt and Down Laredo Way. In 1966, she played Mrs. Martha Meade, the wife of Bob Hope's character in the screwball comedy Boy, Did I Get a Wrong Number!.

1941

Lord had been married three times. She wed actor John Archer on December 30, 1941, and they had two children, including Actress Anne Archer. They were married from 1941 until their divorce in 1955. Her second husband was Producer Randolph Hale, to whom she was married from 1958 until his death in 1974. Her third husband was banker Harry Volk, to whom she was married from 1976 until his death in 2000. Her memoir is entitled A Dance and a Hug.

1950

Lord appeared in a 1950 episode of The Lone Ranger titled "Bullets for Ballots", also featuring Craig Stevens, and a 1955 episode entitled "The Law Lady". She appeared on the 1951 episode "The Return of Trigger Dawson" of Bill Williams's syndicated western television series The Adventures of Kit Carson and the 1954 production of "Shadow of Truth" on Ford Theatre.

1956

In 1956, while she was appearing in Anniversary Waltz, Lord caught the attention of Danny Thomas who asked her to replace Jean Hagen as his television wife on Make Room for Daddy. Hagen had played Thomas' wife since the series' inception, but she was written out of the script in 1956. Lord accepted the role and joined the cast of the show, now called The Danny Thomas Show. She played the role until the show was cancelled in 1964. In 1970, Lord and Thomas, along with several other original supporting actors, returned to television with Make Room for Granddaddy. The show lasted just one season.

1960

Lord has a star in the television section of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, at 6317 Hollywood Boulevard. The star was dedicated on February 8, 1960.

1963

Although most of Lord's success came in television, she said in 1963: "I am primarily a stage Actress. That's what I was trained to do and that's my first love."

1970

In the 1970s, Lord was active in dinner theater productions, spending 34 weeks in such presentations in 1973 alone.

2008

Lord remained active beyond her 90th birthday. On May 8, 2008, she participated in a "Salute to Television Moms" panel discussion organized by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.

2015

Lord died on November 28, 2015, aged 97, at her home in Beverly Hills, California of natural causes. She is survived by her daughter Anne Archer from a marriage to John Archer, her son, Gregg Archer, grandchildren Tommy Davis, Jeffrey Jastrow, Tracey McCarter, Adelle Archer, and Nathan Archer, and three great-grandchildren.

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