Barbara Bain

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September 13, 1931 in Chicago, IL
Biography:A former University of Illinois sociology major, ash-blonde leading lady Barbara Bain studied for a theatrical career at New York's Actors Studio and Neighborhood Playhouse. While attending an actor's workshop in 1956, Barbara made the acquaintance of an intense young performer named Martin Landau. It was love at first sight, and they married in 1957. Landau and Bain strove to maintain separate careers, and while her husband tended to work more often than she did, Barbara was well-represented with guest appearances on such series as "Richard Diamond, Private Detective", "Get Smart" and "The Dick Van Dyke Show". In 1964, the Landaus worked together for the first time on an episode of "The Greatest Show on Earth". They didn't care much for the experience, and vowed not to co-star again -- at least, not until producer Bruce Geller made them an offer they couldn't refuse with the weekly TV suspenser... Full Biography
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Juliet Landau and mother Barbara Bain
Juliet Landau and mother Barbara Bain
Barbara Bain
Barbara Bain (right) with daughter Susan Landau Finch and husband
Barbara Bain (right) with daughter Susan Landau Finch and husband
Barbara Bain at the "Wake" Premiere
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