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Mara Corday
Also known as Marilyn Joan Watts
Career
Active 1951 – 1990
Biography
About Mara Corday
Mara Corday was one of only two women chosen as Playmate of the Month for October 1958, alongside Pat Sheehan. That shared honor capped a decade as a sought-after pinup in men's magazines during the 1950s. She was American, born in Santa Monica, California, in 1930.
Corday moved easily between modeling and acting. Beginning in 1951, she worked for nearly four decades, with roles like a recurring part on the ABC series Combat Sergeant in 1956. From 1959 to early 1961, she concentrated on guest spots across television. Then she stepped away from the spotlight entirely.
Family became her priority. During her seventeen-year marriage to Richard Long, she had three children. She died in 2025 at 95. Her slim figure and natural red hair made her a memorable figure of her era.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Died
- Sunday 9th of February 2025 (age 95)
- Years Active
- 1951-1990 (started around 21 years old; 39 years active)
- Birthplace
- Santa Monica, California, United States
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
- Sexuality
- Straight
Body
- Hair Color
- Red
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Weight
- 119 lbs (or 54 kg)
- Measurements
- 35–24–35 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.69
- Bra/Cup Size
- 32D show conversions - UK: 32D, EU: 70D, AU: 10D, JP: 70D (cup size number shows band size measurement)
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
Performances
- Solo
- Nudity (Topless Only)
Extra
- Achievements
- Playboy Playmate Of The Month October 1958
Frequently asked
Was Mara Corday the only Playmate for October 1958?
No, she shared the title with model and showgirl Pat Sheehan; they were chosen together as Playmates of the Month for that issue.
How did her acting career relate to her modeling career?
Both ran in parallel: she modeled as a pinup through the 1950s while also appearing on television, including a recurring role in Combat Sergeant in 1956.
Why did she stop acting?
She gave up her career to focus on raising a family during her marriage to Richard Long, with whom she had three children.
Did you know
- Mara Corday was one of two women featured as Playmate of the Month for October 1958, the other being Pat Sheehan.
- She was 5'5" tall with measurements 35–24–35.
- Her career spanned from 1951 to 1990, but she took a long break to raise her children.
- She was born in Santa Monica, California, in 1930 and died in 2025 at age 95.
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