About
A wholesome beauty with comedic appeal, Dawn Elberta Wells was born on October 18, 1938 in Reno, Nevada. Wells' childhood was a happy and healthy one. She and her mother grew their own fruits and vegetables in their gardens and Dawn rode horses. In her high school years, she was the class treasurer, President of the debate team and an honor roll student. Dawn was on her way to becoming a ballerina, but bad knees prevented her from realizing the dream. She was Miss Nevada in 1959 and went on to the 1960 Miss America Pageant. Dawn had wanted to be a doctor, and enrolled in the elite Stephens College in Columbia, Missouri to study medicine, but then she discovered the Drama Club. She then transferred to the University of Washington, which was known for their Theatre Department, and she graduated with a Degree in Theatre. Dawn moved to Hollywood and was cast as Mary Ann Summers on CBS's...
Known for
GirlfriendsSeries • 2000
The Love BoatSeries • 1977
BonanzaSeries • 1959
Wagon TrainSeries • 1957
MaverickSeries • 1957
CheyenneSeries • 1955
ALFSeries • 1986
The Wild Wild WestSeries • 1965
The F.B.I.Series • 1965
Burke's LawSeries • 1963
Hawaiian EyeSeries • 1959
The InvadersSeries • 1967
Matt HoustonSeries • 1982
77 Sunset StripSeries • 1958
Vega$Series • 1978
Gilligan's IslandSeries • 1964
LaramieSeries • 1959
The DetectivesSeries • 1959
Surfside 6Series • 1960
Growing PainsSeries • 1985
The Epic Tales of Captain UnderpantsSeries • 2018
Herman's HeadSeries • 1991
87th PrecinctSeries • 1961
RoseanneSeries • 1988