- Born
- Died
- Birth nameGloria Maude Talbott
- Gloria Talbott was born in the Los Angeles suburb of Glendale, a city co-founded by her great grandfather, Benjamin Franklin Nye Patterson. Growing up in the shadows of the Hollywood studios, her interests inevitably turned to acting, with the result that she participated in school plays and landed small parts in films such as "Maytime" (1937), "Sweet and Low-Down" (1944) and "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" (1945). After leaving school, she started her own dramatic group and played arena-style shows at various clubs. After a three-year hiatus (marriage, motherhood and divorce), Talbott resumed her career, working extensively in both TV and films. Her sister is actress Lori Talbott.
- IMDb mini biography by: Tom Weaver <TomWeavr@aol.com>
- SpousesPatrick Mullally(April 27, 1970 - September 19, 2000) (her death)Steven J. Capabianco(January 18, 1967 - March 1969) (divorced, 1 child)Sandy Sanders(June 27, 1956 - 1965) (divorced)Gene Stanley Parrish(February 19, 1949 - 1953) (divorced, 1 child)
- ChildrenMark Charles ParrishMea Mullally
- ParentsCharley Folkers TalbottDorothy Louise Patterson
- RelativesShawn Joseph Connolly(Niece or Nephew)Charles Folkers Talbott Jr.(Sibling)Robert William Talbott(Sibling)Lori Talbott(Sibling)
- She was an accomplished equestrian. In her many appearances in western films and TV shows, she would frequently leap up and plant her foot into the stirrup, a move that took considerable skill and practice. She rode effortlessly with a confidence that was easily discernible, often at very high speeds.
- Won the "Miss Glendale" (California) beauty contest in 1947.
- Her son "Mark Charles Parrish" died just a month after her.
- Daughter Mea Mullally, born to Gloria and her physician husband, Dr. Steven J. Capabianco, won three gold medals in local ice-skating competitions and is an aspiring actress.
- Was signed up for a recurring role on Mr. Novak (1963) TV series when she injured herself prior to shooting and had to be replaced.
Contribute to this page
Suggest an edit or add missing content
