Barbara Townsend was an American actress who is best known for Hard to Kill, AfterMASH, and Remington Steele.
Personal and Family Life
Barbara Townsend was born on August 4, 1913, in Oakland, California. She was married twice, first to John Shaffer III from 1938 until his death in 1944, with whom she had one child. Later, she married Dr. William Louis Wheeler Jr. in 1958, and they remained together until his passing in 1969.
Death and Legacy
Barbara Townsend passed away on January 29, 2002, in Arlington, Virginia, due to ovarian cancer. Her contributions to television and film have left a lasting impact, with her performances still remembered by fans of classic shows and movies.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Gift of Life | 1982-03-15 | |
| Annihilator | 1986-04-07 | Celia Evans |
| Hard to Kill | 1990-02-09 | Henrietta Wade |
| The George McKenna Story | 1988-08-01 | Aura Kruger |
| One Good Cop | 1991-05-03 | Nun |
| Knight Rider | 1982-09-26 | Mrs. Swanson |
| Star Trek: The Next Generation | 1987-09-28 | Admiral Connaught Rossa |
| Quantum Leap | 1989-03-26 | Ma Maw |
| AfterMASH | 1983-09-26 | Mildred Potter |
| Highway to Heaven | 1984-09-19 | |
| The Streets of San Francisco | 1972-09-23 | Apartment Manager |
| Civil Wars | 1991-11-20 | Enid Gough |