Wendy Drew was an American actress who is best known for her roles in Jimmy Hughes, Rookie Cop, Hands of Mystery, and As the World Turns.
Personal and Family Life
Wendy Drew was born as Barbara Leavitt on May 8, 1929, in Brooklyn, New York. She was the daughter of Philip Leavitt and Shirley Weissman. Wendy had a close relationship with her family, including her half-sibling Allegra Kent. In September 1960, she married Ken Heyman, with whom she had five children before their divorce in 1983.
Death and Legacy
Wendy Drew passed away on August 2, 2017, in Santa Monica, California, due to undisclosed reasons. Her contributions to television, especially in soap operas, have left a mark, and she is remembered for her performances that entertained audiences during her career.
Filmography
| Title | Year | Role |
|---|---|---|
| The Big Story | 1953–1957 | Julie |
| As the World Turns | 1956–2010 | Ellen Lowell Cole Stewart #1 |
| Jimmy Hughes, Rookie Cop | 1953 | 1 episode |
| The Philco Television Playhouse | 1953 | 1 episode |
| Broadway Television Theatre | 1953 | Grazia |
| Studio One | 1952 | Meg Mallory |
| Hands of Mystery | 1950–1951 | 3 episodes |
| Crime with Father | 1951 | 1 episode |
| Kraft Theatre | 1950–1951 | 2 episodes |
| Lux Video Theatre | 1950 | The Girl |
| Colgate Theatre | 1949–1950 | 2 episodes |