45 Gorgeous Photographs of Actress Barbara Eden During the 1960s

Barbara Eden, born Barbara Jean Morehead on August 23, 1931, in Tucson, Arizona, is an American actress and singer best known for her iconic role as Jeannie in the TV sitcom “I Dream of Jeannie” (1965-1970). Eden’s career began in the mid-1950s with appearances on television shows like “The Johnny Carson Show” and “Burke’s Law”. She quickly gained popularity and landed her first major film role in “A Private’s Affair” (1959).

Eden’s breakthrough came with “I Dream of Jeannie”, where she portrayed the beautiful and mischievous genie who becomes the master of an American astronaut, played by Larry Hagman. The show was a huge success and ran for five seasons, making Eden a household name. Beyond this role, Eden starred in over 20 theatrical and made-for-television films. She worked for at least four movie studios: 20th Century Fox, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Columbia Studios, and Universal Studios. Most notable in her career was the film Flaming Star (1960), in which she acted as Elvis Presley’s leading lady. Other films in which Barbara Eden had a leading role were Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1961), The Wonderful World of the Brothers Grimm (1962), Five Weeks in a Balloon (1962), 7 Faces of Dr. Lao (1964) and The Brass Bottle (1964). The Brass Bottle comedy movie led to Sidney Sheldon’s creation of I Dream of Jeannie (1965) comical TV series.

Throughout her career, Eden continued to work in television and film, showcasing her versatility as an actress. Outside of her film and television works, Barbara Eden headlined at major hotel resorts and casinos, including Lake Tahoe, Atlantic City, and Las Vegas. She was also the star attraction at the MGM Grand, Harrah’s, and Caesar’s Palace on concert stages and in legitimate theatres nationwide.

In 1988, Eden received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her contributions to television. In 1990, the University of West Los Angeles School of Law granted Eden an honorary Doctor of Laws degree. She is still going strong today at the age of 93.