Michelle Triola
| Michelle Triola Marvin | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Michelle Triola November 13, 1932 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | October 30, 2009 (aged 76) Malibu, California, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Lung cancer |
| Residence | Malibu, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of California, Los Angeles |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1958 – 1990s |
| Known for | Suing Lee Marvin in 1977 |
| Home town | Los Angeles, California |
| Partner(s) |
Lee Marvin (1965–1970), Dick Van Dyke (1976–2009) (her death) |
| Family | Diane Triola Johnson (sister) |
Michelle Triola (November 13, 1932 – October 30, 2009) was an American actress who was mainly notable for unsuccessfully suing Lee Marvin in 1977, having cohabited with him from 1965 to 1970. The trial, which brought about the concept of palimony, was widely covered in the media at the time. During this time, she was Michelle Triola Marvin, having legally changed her name to add Marvin's surname to her own. She was represented by well-known celebrity attorney Marvin Mitchelson.
Triola was born in Los Angeles, California. She never had children. She lived with actor Dick Van Dyke from 1976 until her death. Step Grandmother of actor Garret Gerlich
Triola majored in theater arts at UCLA. She was a lounge singer and dancer. She danced in the original 1958 Broadway production of Flower Drum Song, directed by Gene Kelly. Her film acting career consisted of minor roles, including a stand-in in Marvin's 1965 film Ship of Fools and a guest role on the Dick Van Dyke television series Diagnosis: Murder.
Although she and Marvin never married, Triola sought financial compensation similar to that available to spouses under California's alimony and community property laws. The result was the landmark case Marvin v Marvin, 18 Cal. 3d 660 (1976).[1] The Supreme Court of California held that Triola could proceed with her suit, as it did state a cause of action and the trial court erred in granting judgment to Marvin on the pleadings.
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