Lee Meriwether | Born 1935

No matter how many decades passed by Lee Ann Meriwether’s beauty still remains the same. For starters, this stunning actress was born on May 27, 1935, in San Francisco, California. Before reaching incredible stardom as an actress, she started gaining attention through beauty pageants, specifically when she snagged the crown in Miss San Francisco 1954, Miss California 1954, and Miss America 1955.


As an actress, she received numerous acting credits in films and television. One of the most notable characters she has played was Betty Jones, the title in the 1970s crime drama Barnaby Jones, which starred Buddy Ebsen. Her amazing performance was immediately noticed as she received acting nominations from various award shows, such as Golden Globes and the Emmy Awards. Apart from this character, she also made noises for her portrayal of Catwoman, a role she succeeded Julie Newar. In addition, she is married to Marshall Borden, with whom she shared two children.

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