Barbara Hale

There is some confusion about her birth year. Early sources say 1922; some recent sources say 1921. However, her listing in the U.S. Census taken on 1 April 1930, before her birthday, gives her age as seven years.

Graduate of Rockford (Illinois) High School, class of 1940.

Was one of the original 'Dr Pepper" girls featured in the soda company's calendars in the 1940s and 50s. Her photo can be see at the Dr Pepper Museum in Dublin, Texas (not to be confused with the Waco Dr Pepper Museum).

She has three children. Jody Katt (born 1947), William Katt (1951) and Juanita Katt (1953).

Best remembered by the public for her starring role as girl-Friday "Della Street" in "Perry Mason" (1957).

Mother, with actor Bill Williams, of actor William Katt, with whom she appeared in Big Wednesday (1978) and in Perry Mason TV movies.