- Born
- Died
- Height5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
- Carol was a beautiful comedienne who appeared as the "Matinee Lady" on the The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962). She regularly appeared during one of Carson's recurring sketches known as "The Tea Time Movie." Carson played the lecherous character "Art Fern" who would make references to Carol's ample bosom. She played opposite Carson in over 100 sketches. She also played on one of the most popular episodes of I Spy (1965) opposite Robert Culp. While Carol seemed to make no attempt to downplay her role as a dim-witted sex symbol, in reality she did make many attempts to hone her acting skills by working in the multitude of situation and sketch comedies that were popular throughout the 1970s. Any performer will tell you that comedy is not easy, but Carol and sister Nina managed quite well working opposite some of the most respected talent in the entertainment business. Both Nina and Carol appeared in different episodes of Bewitched (1964) in the 1960s.
Carol had one son, Alex, with rock artist and photographer Barry Feinstein. She died under extremely suspicious circumstances during a 1985 vacation in Mexico, and the events surrounding her untimely demise have to date gone unresolved. Although it may never be proven, many involved with the case suspected foul play was involved. But many will always remember Carol fondly for her charm and cheerful nature on many classic TV shows and a movie released in 1968.
- IMDb mini biography by: Kevin T. Baldwin
- SpousesBurt Sugarman(December 28, 1975 - December 24, 1980) (divorced)Barry Feinstein(February 17, 1969 - October 1974) (divorced, 1 child)Larry Cera(May 1, 1965 - 1967) (divorced)
- Children
- RelativesNina Wayne(Sibling)David Dylan Wheeler(Niece or Nephew)Casey Chris Wheeler(Niece or Nephew)Jessica Blyth Barrymore(Niece or Nephew)
- A classic bubbly blonde bombshell from TV and movies
- On the day of her untimely death, Carol Wayne's traveling companion was a Los Angeles car dealer named Edward Durston. More than 15 years earlier, Mr. Durston had been with Diane Linkletter, daughter of Art Linkletter, on the night of her tragic demise.
- She and her sister skated with Ice Capades as teenagers.
- Was a topless showgirl at Las Vegas' Folies Bergere.
- Played opposite Johnny Carson on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as the Matinee Lady, in "Art Fern's Tea-Time Movies".
- Appeared in the February 1984 issue of Playboy magazine.
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