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Barbara Darrow

Barbara Darrow

Actor · born 18 November 1931 · Hollywood, California, USA

Barbara Darrow (November 18, 1931 - August 26, 2018) was an American actress. She was born in Hollywood, California, to George H. Wittlinger, a motion picture landscape artist, and Alice Simpson Wittlinger, a former silent screen actress. She graduated from Hollywood High School.

Darrow's work as a model led to her receiving offers of film contracts. On August 31, 1950, a judge approved her seven-year contract with RKO Studios. She made mostly B-movie films in the 1950s, including The Monster That Challenged The World and Queen of Outer Space. She replaced Marla English opposite Spencer Tracy in The Mountain, after English had an adverse reaction to a smallpox vaccine. By 1955 she was one of only three actors under contract to RKO.

Where to start: Tall Story (1960).

As actor 6

TV shows 1

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Barbara Darrow movie?

By viewer score, Tall Story (1960) at 5.7/10.

What are Barbara Darrow’s most popular movies?

The Monster That Challenged the World, The Mountain, Queen of Outer Space.

How many movies has Barbara Darrow made?

6 films on TMDB, 6 as actor.

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