Dawn Wells
Career
Active 1961 – 2019
Biography
About Dawn Wells
American actress and author Dawn Wells was born on October 18, 1938, in Reno, Nevada, and passed away on December 30, 2020, at the age of 82. She grew up in Reno, attended Reno High School, and later studied chemistry at Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri. She transferred to the University of Washington in Seattle, where she graduated in 1960 with a degree in theater arts and design. During her college years, she was a member of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority. In 1959, she was crowned Miss Nevada and went on to compete in the Miss America 1960 pageant in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Wells is best remembered for her role as Mary Ann Summers on the CBS sitcom Gilligan's Island, which made her a household name. After the show ended, she focused on a theater career, appearing in nearly one hundred theatrical productions. She spent much of the 1970s and 1980s touring in musical theater. In 1985, she had a one-woman show at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. She also worked as an author, contributing to her long career in the entertainment industry. In 2005, TV Guide ranked her No. 50 on its "50 Sexiest Stars of All Time" list.
Wells was one of the last surviving regular cast members from Gilligan's Island. She worked in the industry from 1961 until 2019, a span of 58 years. She was a petite woman, standing 5'4" and weighing 106 lbs, with a slim build and natural measurements of 35-22-34. She had brown hair and brown eyes, and wore a 34A bra cup. Her legacy continues through her extensive body of work, both on screen and on stage. She remained active in her craft well into her later years, leaving behind a lasting impression on fans of classic television.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Died
- Wednesday 30th of December 2020 (age 82)
- Years Active
- 1961-2019 (started around 22 years old; 58 years active)
- Birthplace
- Reno, Nevada, United States
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
Body
- Hair Color
- Brown
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Weight
- 106 lbs (or 48 kg)
- Measurements
- 35–22–34 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.65
- Bra/Cup Size
- 34A show conversions - UK: 34A, EU: 75A, AU: 12A, JP: 75A
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Frequently asked
What was Dawn Wells' educational background?
She started at Stephens College studying chemistry, then transferred to the University of Washington, earning a degree in theater arts and design in 1960.
Which pageant did she participate in and when?
She was crowned Miss Nevada in 1959 and represented Nevada in the Miss America 1960 pageant held in Atlantic City.
How does her physical stature compare to her career longevity?
Despite her petite and slim frame (5'4", 106 lbs), she maintained a long career, working for 58 years from 1961 to 2019.
Did you know
- She was a college chemistry major before switching to theater arts and design.
- As a member of Alpha Chi Omega sorority, she was active in campus life.
- She performed in nearly one hundred theatrical productions, including many musicals.
- Her role on Gilligan's Island made her one of the last surviving regular cast members of that show.
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