Laurel Goodwin was an American actress who is best known for her roles in Girls! Girls! Girls!, Papa’s Delicate Condition, and Star Trek: The Cage. She made a significant impact in television and film during her career.
Personal and Family Life
Laurel Goodwin was born Carolyn J Schoenberger on August 11, 1942, in Wichita, Kansas. She studied drama at San Francisco State University, where she developed her acting skills. Goodwin had two marriages; she was married to David Perna from 1962 until their divorce and later to businessman Walter Wood from 1981 until his death in 2010. She had one brother, Gary Robert Schoenberger, and was the daughter of Julius James Schoenberger and Margarett Ann Miller.
Career Highlights
Goodwin started her career as a child model and made her film debut alongside Elvis Presley in Girls! Girls! Girls! in 1962. Though she appeared in only a few films, she was part of various television series. Notably, she acted in the original Star Trek pilot, “The Cage,” in which she portrayed Yeoman J. M. Colt. Goodwin also attended film conventions and was involved in home nursing throughout her life.
Death and Legacy
Laurel Goodwin passed away on February 25, 2022, in Cathedral City, California, at the age of 79. She was the last surviving credited cast member from The Cage, maintaining a quiet yet enduring legacy in the Star Trek franchise. Her memorable performances and contributions to entertainment will be remembered by fans for years to come.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Girls! Girls! Girls! | 1962-11-21 | Laurel Dodge |
| Papa’s Delicate Condition | 1963-03-06 | Augusta Griffith |
| Stage to Thunder Rock | 1964-11-11 | Julie Parker |
| Star Trek: The Cage | 1965-02-01 | Yeoman J. M. Colt |
| The Virginian | 1962-09-19 | Peg Dineen |
| Star Trek | 1966-09-08 | Yeoman J. M. Colt (archive footage) |
| Mannix | 1967-09-16 | |
| Get Smart | 1965-09-18 | |
| The Partners | 1971-09-18 | |
| The Hero | 1966-09-08 |