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- Birth nameBeverlee Kay Magruder
- Beverlee McKinsey was born on August 9, 1935 in McAlester, Oklahoma, USA. She was an actress and writer, known for Another World (1964), Guiding Light (1952) and Bronco Billy (1980). She was married to Berkeley Harris, Angus Duncan and Mark Howard McKinsey Jr.. She died on May 2, 2008 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- SpousesBerkeley Harris(July 1983 - September 17, 1984) (his death)Angus Duncan(1966 - 1968) (divorced)Mark Howard McKinsey Jr.(June 5, 1956 - 1961) (divorced, 1 child)
- Children
- ParentsJewel L. ChampWarren St. Clair Magruder
- RelativesWanda Lou Magruder(Sibling)
- She is best known for her honeydripping voice and blonde hair
- McKinsey's character, Iris Cory Carrington Delaney Bancroft, on Another World (1964) proved so popular that she was made the star of the soap's spin-off series, Texas (1980). McKinsey remains the last star on daytime television to be given star billing in a soap opera. It includes her face & the words "Starring Beverlee McKinsey".
- Her professional career began in the New York theater. She understudied the leading role of newlywed Corie in the original Broadway production of "Barefoot in the Park" and was given the opportunity to perform the role opposite Robert Redford several times. She also co-starred as Honey in the London production of "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" starring Uta Hagen and Arthur Hill.
- She lived in Southern California near her son, Scott McKinsey, his second wife Nancy Bates, spending time with her grandchild.
- Was nominated four times for a Daytime Emmy but never won for her role as Iris Carrington (1970-1979) on Another World (1964).
- Moved to Hollywood in the late 1960s appearing on prime time television and in minor film roles before securing attention as a villainess in daytime drama.
- "So if they're bent out of shape, it's because, for once somebody beat 'em at their own game" - TV Guide 1992 (regarding her departure from Guiding Light (1952)).
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