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Dina MerrillAmerican actress, socialite
Date of Birth: 29.10.1925
Country:  USA |
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Biography of Dinah Merrill
Dinah Merrill, an American actress and society heiress, was born on October 29, 1925, in New York City, USA. Born Nedena Margery Hutton, she was the only child of heiress to the large grain company "Post Cereals," Marjorie Merriweather Post, and her second husband, Wall Street stockbroker Edward Francis Hutton.
Early Life and Acting Career
Merrill studied at George Washington University. However, after just one year of study, she dropped out to pursue a career in acting. After performing in several roles on Broadway, she took a long hiatus to focus on motherhood. Merrill made her film debut in 1955 and went on to regularly appear in various television series and movies. Over the course of nearly 50 years, she starred in over a hundred films, including the adventure drama "The Sundowners," the crime drama "The Young Savages," the comedy "Fancy Pants," the drama "Butterfield 8," and many others. Merrill had the opportunity to work alongside stars such as Elizabeth Taylor, Glenn Ford, Burt Lancaster, Mickey Rooney, Bob Hope, and many more.
Personal Life
Dinah Merrill was married four times, with each marriage lasting approximately twenty years. She first got married at the age of 20 to David Merrill, but the marriage was quickly annulled. In the spring of 1946, she married Stanley M. Rumbough, an heir to "Colgate-Palmolive." Together, they lived for twenty years and had three children - Colt, David, and Nina. With her third husband, actor Cliff Robertson, she also spent twenty years together until 1986 and had a daughter named Heather. Today, she is married to her fourth husband, former actor Ted Hartley, whom she wed in November 1989. Merrill's cousin, Barbara Hutton, was married to Gary Grant, with whom Dinah Merrill co-starred in the comedy "Operation Petticoat."
Philanthropy
Dinah Merrill is well-known for her philanthropic work and involvement in charitable initiatives. When one of her children was diagnosed with diabetes, she became one of the founding members of the Children's Diabetes Aid Foundation. She is also a director of the "Orbis" project, which provides ophthalmological assistance, including surgical interventions, worldwide. Additionally, she serves as a trustee of Eugene O'Neill Theater Center and as the director of the Museum of Radio and Television. Merrill has been appointed as the President of the Board of Trustees for the John F. Kennedy Foundation. In April 2005, she received an award from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts for her outstanding achievements.
