Bridget Hanley
| Bridget Hanley | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Bridget Hanley February 3, 1941 Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1965–present |
| Spouse(s) | Director/Producer E.W. Swackhamer (1966-1994) (his death) |
| Website | http://www.bridgethanley.net/index.htm |
Bridget Ann Elizabeth Hanley (born February 3, 1941) is an American actress, known for her starring and supporting roles in TV comedy, western, adventure and drama programs, including Candy Pruitt on the Western dramedy Here Come the Brides. She also starred in Harper Valley PTA as Wanda Reilly Taylor.
Born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Hanley is the daughter of Leland Hanley, an All-American football player at Northwestern University and United States Marine Corps veteran, and Doris Nihlroos. She has an older sister Mary Jo and a younger sister Molly. The family moved to Edmonds, Washington, north of Seattle when Bridget was 4. After graduating from Edmonds High School, Hanley headed to San Francisco College for Women to study drama for two years then on to University of Washington whence she graduated with honors and a BA in drama, having appeared in 17 major productions, ranging from Shakespeare to Arthur Miller.
Hanley began her acting career in San Francisco, where she worked days as a secretary in an advertising agency for $50 a week while auditioning for roles in repertory theater. When she landed the lead female role of Robin in a touring company production of Under the Yum Yum Tree, her weekly salary doubled. She played Robin for almost four years in theaters in San Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles and Hollywood until Screen Gems signed her to a contract in 1966.
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