Marion Ross is a former American actress and voice actress known for her God-given talent. She received two Primetime Emmy Awards for her best-known role as Marion Cunningham on the ABC channel, where the sitcom Happy Days aired from 1974 to 1984.
Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name: | Marion Ross |
| Real Name/Full Name: | Marion Eileen Ross |
| Gender: | Female |
| Age: | 93 years old |
| Birth Date: | 25 October 1928 |
| Birth Place: | Watertown, Minnesota, US |
| Nationality: | American |
| Height: | 1.57m |
| Weight: | 71kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Divorced |
| Husband/Spouse (Name): | Freeman Meskimen (m. 1951–1969) |
| Children/Kids (Son and Daughter): | Yes |
| Is Marion Ross Lesbian/Gay?: | No |
| Profession: | Actress |
| Net Worth in 2024: | $10 million |
Marion Ross Biography
Marion was born and raised in the Minnesota town of Carver County. Gordon and Ellen Ross, civilized natives of a Canadian county, were her parents. Her early years were spent in Waconia, but due to her father’s transfer, they were forced to relocate to Willmar and then to Albert Lea, Minnesota.
She changed the spelling of her name from Marian to Marion when she was only 13 years old because she preferred it that way. She was very interested in acting and decided to pursue a career in that field. She majored in drama at the MacPhail Center for the Arts. She was able to finish her education at South West High School. She graduated from Point Loma High School, which is located in San Diego.
Marion Ross Age, Height, Weight
Marion Ross was born on October 25, 1928, and is 93 years old as of 2024. Her height is 1.57m and she weighs 71 kg.
Career
Ross began her career in 1953 when she was cast in a television show as an Irish maid. Life with Father for Two Years was the title of the series. In 1954, she reprised her role as Ginny Thorpe, and later as Mary Williams on NBC’s sitcom. She returned to ABC as a teacher in The Donna Reed Show, another sitcom.
She rose to fame after appearing in several episodes of The Love Boat from 1978 to 1986. Between 1986 and 1992, she was a regular series actress, playing Emily Haywood. Following that, she starred in the comedy-drama Brooklyn Bridge, which ran from 1991 to 1993 and earned her a Golden Globe Award. The critics praised her for her outstanding performance as an intense character.
Marion Ross’s Net Worth In 2024
As of February 2024, her net worth is estimated to be around $10 million, and her primary source of income is her professional career. She has appeared in a number of films and television shows. Aside from being a well-known actress, she has also worked extensively in voice acting. This is where she gets a lot of her endorsements.
Marion Ross Husband, Marriage
Marion Ross was the sole child of her parents and was raised in the city of Albert Lea. In 1951, she married Freeman Herman. She has a son named Jim Meskimen and a daughter named Ellen Plummer Kreamer, both of whom went on to become actors. Their marriage did not work out and they divorced in 1968. She married again in 1988 to an actor named Paul Michael, who died in late 2011. She and her family are currently residing in Los Angeles, California.
