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Rosemary DeCampAmerican actress
Date of Birth: 14.11.1970
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Biography of Rosemary DeCamp
Rosemary DeCamp was born on July 7, 1946, in the DeCamp residence in Beverly Hills. She had a close brush with death when the wing of an airplane, the XF-11, crashed near her house due to failed test flights. This incident was later recreated in the 2004 film "The Aviator." Thankfully, Rosemary and her husband were unharmed as the wing and roof parts of their neighbor's house collapsed onto their bedroom while they were peacefully sleeping.

Acting Career
Rosemary DeCamp made her debut in the film "Cheers for Miss Bishop" and went on to appear in numerous Warner Bros. films, including "Eyes in the Night" and "Yankee Doodle Dandy," in which she starred alongside James Cagney. She also appeared in many television series, such as "The Life of Riley" and "The Bob Cummings Show" in the 1950s, and played the role of Marlo Thomas' mother in the ABC series "That Girl" during the 1960s. In 1962, DeCamp portrayed a southern belle in the sitcom "Ensign O'Toole" alongside Dean Jones. She also played Gertrude Comack in the medical drama "Breaking Point" in an episode titled "A Little Anger is a Good Thing."

In the comedy series "Petticoat Junction," DeCamp took on the role of Aunt Helen, replacing actress Bea Benaderet, who had health issues. During the 1960s, she was also known for her appearances in commercials for the laundry detergent "20 Mule Team Borax." Additionally, she played the role of a devout nurse in the radio show "Dr. Christian," starring Jean Hersholt, and portrayed Buck Rogers' mother in flashback scenes in the 25th-century series "The Guardians."
Personal Life and Legacy
Rosemary DeCamp passed away at the age of 90 on February 20, 2001, due to pneumonia. She is survived by her husband and their four daughters: Margaret, Martha, Valerie, and Nita. Throughout her career, DeCamp captivated audiences with her talent and versatility, leaving a lasting impact on the world of acting.