Barbra Fuller was an American actress known for her roles in radio, film, and television. She gained fame for her work in “One Man’s Family,” “Flame of Youth,” and various crime dramas during the 1950s.
Personal and Family Life
Barbra Fuller, born Barbara Deane Fuller, was the daughter of Andrew Ralph Fuller and Georgina Mary Nicholson. She was raised by her mother after her father died when she was just three years old. Fuller had a passion for reading and spent her childhood in Chicago, where she began her acting career at 11. She was once married to Western star Lash LaRue but divorced after just over a year.
Career
Fuller had a successful career primarily in radio, where she played Claudia in “One Man’s Family” for 14 years. Over her career, she portrayed more than 1,000 different characters across various radio shows. She made her transition to film and television in the late 1940s and worked on several B-grade films and popular TV shows throughout the 1950s and 1960s. Fuller became known for her versatility and guile in roles often portraying strong female characters.
Death and Legacy
Barbra Fuller passed away on May 15, 2024, in Woodland Hills, California. Her contributions to radio and early television left a lasting impact, especially with her long-running role in “One Man’s Family,” which is credited as the first soap opera. Fuller is remembered for her distinctive voice and performances, which captivated audiences for decades.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Women from Headquarters | 1950-05-01 | Ruby |
| The Red Menace | 1949-08-01 | Mollie O’Flaherty |
| Flame of Youth | 1949-09-22 | Lila Coletti |
| Alias the Champ | 1949-10-15 | Colette LaRue |
| Unmasked | 1950-01-30 | Linda Jackson |
| Singing Guns | 1950-02-28 | Girl (uncredited) |
| Tarnished | 1950-02-28 | Nina |
| Harbor of Missing Men | 1950-03-26 | Mae Leggett / Miss Higgins |
| Rock Island Trail | 1950-05-18 | Annabelle Marsh |
| The Savage Horde | 1950-05-22 | Louise Cole |
| Trial Without Jury | 1950-07-08 | Corinne Hollister |
| Lonely Heart Bandits | 1950-08-29 | Laurel Vernon |
| The Roommates | 1973-03-01 | Sylvia |
| Perry Mason | 1957-09-21 | Joan Leonard |
| Adventures of Superman | 1952-09-19 | Sally |
| Trackdown | 1957-10-04 | Mrs. Phillips |
| The Millionaire | 1955-01-19 | Milly Carter |
| State Trooper | 1956-09-25 | Lois Brinkman |
| Four Star Playhouse | 1952-09-25 | Jenny |
| Four Star Playhouse | 1952-09-25 | Joan Webb |
| Perry Mason | 1957-09-21 | Maid |
| The Jack Benny Program | 1950-10-28 | Supporting Player (uncredited) |
| Daniel Boone | 1964-09-24 | Woman |
| My Three Sons | 1960-09-29 | Mrs. Phelps |
| Lassie | 1954-09-12 | Fire Lookout |