Mary Ann Mobley

Mary Ann Mobley (February 17, 1939 – December 9, 2014) was an American television and movie actress. She appeared in the sitcoms Designing Women and Diff'rent Strokes, and in other television programs. She was Miss America 1959. She was married to actor Gary Collins until his death in 2012.

Mary Ann Mobley
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Mary Ann Mobley in 1958
Born(1939-02-17)February 17, 1939
DiedDecember 9, 2014(2014-12-09) (aged 75)
Alma materUniversity of Mississippi
OccupationActress
TitleMiss Mississippi 1958
Miss America 1959
PredecessorMarilyn Van Derbur
SuccessorLynda Lee Mead
Spouse(s)
(m. 1967⁠–⁠2012)

(his death)

Mobley died at her home in Beverly Hills, California from breast cancer, aged 75.[1]

Filmography

Movies

Television

References

  1. "Mary Ann Mobley, Mississippi's first Miss America, dies". Clarionledger.com. Retrieved December 9, 2014.
  2. Elvis Presley Film Set For Weeklong Run. Fredericksburg, Virginia. 1965-05-29. p. 2. 
  3. Harum Scarum. St. Petersburg, Fla. 1969-03-14. p. 9B. 
  4. "The Magical World of Disney: "My Dog, the Thief: Part 1". (Episode aired Sep 21, 1969). IMDB.com.
  5. "The Magical World of Disney: "My Dog, the Thief: Part 2". (Episode aired Sep 28, 1969). IMDB.com.
  6. Leonard, John (1977-02-03) (in en-US). TV: 'Fantastic Journey' Stalled. ISSN 0362-4331 . https://www.nytimes.com/1977/02/03/archives/tvfantastic-journey-stalled.html. Retrieved 2022-07-13. 
  7. TV Personalities Film In The Area. November 23, 1983. p. 2C. 
  8. Mary Ann Mobley Shouldn't Make A Difference. Spokane. 1985-08-04. p. 20. 
  9. The Bulletin Board. 1988-02-14. p. TVT12. 

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Awards and achievements
Preceded by
Marilyn Van Derbur
Miss America
1959
Succeeded by
Lynda Lee Mead
Preceded by
Mary Allen
Miss Mississippi
1958
Succeeded by
Margie Wilson
Media offices
Preceded by
Gary Collins
Miss America host
(with Gary Collins)
1989
Succeeded by
Gary Collins & Phyllis George