Anne Benton Death
Anne passed away on November 8, 2005 at the age of 73 in Portland, Oregon, USA.
When did Anne Benton die?
November 8, 2005How old was Anne Benton when died?
73Where did Anne Benton die? What was the location of death?
Portland, Oregon, USA
Anne Benton Birthday and Date of Death
Anne Benton was born on October 29, 1932 and died on November 8, 2005. Anne was 73 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: October 29, 1932
Date of Death: November 8, 2005
Age at Death: 73
Anne Benton - Biography
Anne Benton born on October 29, 1932 in Albany, New York, USA as Anne Christine Benson. She was an actress, known for Flaming Star (1960), Perry Mason (1957) and Men Into Space (1959).
Her career ended due to an affliction with schizophreniaAnne had the desire to act as a small girl when she played the part of one of the ugly sisters in "Cinderella." She attended Swathmore College for two years then transferred to the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York. She had a small part in the Broadway play, "Witness for the Prosecution." The play toured for six months. While in Los Angeles she met Dr. Bernard McDonald. They married in Mexico City on December 28, 1957.
They honeymooned in Jamaica flying via Cuba. They settled in Manhattan Beach, California. Their son Brian was born in October 1958.When Dr. McDonald went to Europe to work and study in Paris in September 1959, Anne elected to stay behind. She signed a contract with 20th Century Fox as Anne Benton. She was cast in the "Flaming Star" featuring Elvis Presley and Dolores Del Rio, directed by Don Siegel. When her husband returned from Europe in December 1960 she asked for a divorce. Sadly after this she was affected by Schizophrenia. Her acting career ended. It was a heartbreak for all concerned. Her mother and sister Mary watched over her for the rest of her life. Bernard and Anne's son Brian committed suicide in 1979.
