- Born
- Died
- Birth nameMarilyn Jean Buferd
- Nickname
- Marilyn Buferd Stevens
- Marilyn Buferd was born on January 30, 1925 in Detroit, Michigan, USA. She was an actress, known for Queen of Outer Space (1958), The Unearthly (1957) and Maracatumba... ma non è una rumba! (1949). She was married to Milton J. Shabat (Stevens), Hans Erich Oppenheim (Henry Eric Orton) and Francesco Carlo Barbaro. She died on March 27, 1990 in Austin, Texas, USA.
- SpousesMilton J. Shabat (Stevens)(February 25, 1960 - November 7, 1969) (his death)Hans Erich Oppenheim (Henry Eric Orton)(May 22, 1958 - August 4, 1959) (divorced)Francesco Carlo Barbaro(February 1951 - August 16, 1954) (divorced, 1 child)
- ChildrenNiccolo Raffaele Barbaro
- ParentsRalph Vernor BuferdMargaret Mary Haberkorn
- RelativesRichard Merrill Buferd(Sibling)
- Miss America 1946.
- Former Earl Carroll nightclub performer, crowned "Miss California" over 21 other competitors on 22 August 1946. Actor Gig Young presided as master of ceremonies. On September 7 she was crowned "Miss America" in Atlantic City, winning a $5000 dramatics scholarship.
- From 1948 modelled for top fashion designers and jewellers in France and Italy.
- Her first husband, Franco Barbaro, was a submarine commander in the Italian navy during World War II.
- Had a son, Nick Barbaro, with her first husband Franco Barbaro.
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