Marilyn Buferd was an American actress who is best known for Queen of Outer Space, The Unearthly, and Maracatumba… ma non è una rumba!
Personal and Family Life
Marilyn Buferd was born on January 30, 1925, in Detroit, Michigan. She had a diverse background, having been a model for top fashion designers and a former beauty queen, even winning the title of Miss America in 1946. Throughout her life, Marilyn was married three times, with her first husband being Franco Barbaro, a submarine commander in the Italian navy during World War II.
Career
In her acting career, Marilyn participated in various films starting in the late 1940s. Some of her well-known roles include characters in films like The Unearthly and Queen of Outer Space. She continued to work in film and modeling throughout the 1950s, showcasing her talent in both acting and fashion.
Death and Legacy
Marilyn Buferd passed away on March 27, 1990, in Austin, Texas. Her legacy includes her contributions to the film industry as well as her achievements in pageantry, which inspired many aspiring actresses and models.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Unearthly | 1957-06-28 | Dr. Sharon Gilchrist |
| Touchez pas au grisbi | 1954-03-17 | Betty |
| Queen of Outer Space | 1958-09-07 | Odeena |
| Tototarzan | 1950-10-31 | Iva |
| La macchina ammazzacattivi | 1952-05-14 | American Girl |
| Maracatumba… ma non è una rumba! | 1949-01-14 | Ester |
| Adorables créatures | 1952-01-02 | Evelyne |
| L’inafferrabile 12 | 1950-09-02 | L’assistente del dott. Giechi |
| La presidentessa | 1952-10-04 | Angelina, l’amante di Gaudet |
| La provinciale | 1953-02-18 | Anna Sartori (as Marylin Buferd) |
| La cieca di Sorrento | 1953-02-01 | Marquise Alvina di Rionero |
| Io sono il capataz | 1951-02-28 | Moira |
| Mizar | 1954-01-22 | Ragazza Svedese |
| Les Belles de nuit | 1952-11-14 | Madame Bonacieux |
| Gioventù alla sbarra | 1953-03-12 | Lilly |
| Viva il cinema | 1953-02-05 | Tina |
| Al diavolo la celebrità | 1949-11-18 | Ellen Rawlins |
| Without Reservations | 1946-05-13 | WAC (uncredited) |
| Tempi nostri – Zibaldone n. 2 | 1954-03-16 | Turista americana |
| Fuoco nero | 1951-01-01 |