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Mara Corday

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Mara Corday, born Marilyn Joan Watts (January 3, 1930 — February 9, 2025) was an American showgirl, model, actress, Playboy Playmate and a 1950s cult figure. Wanting a career in films, Corday came to Hollywood while still in her teens and found work as a showgirl at the Earl Carroll Theatre on Sunset Boulevard
Born: Fri, Jan 03 1930
Birthplace: Santa Monica, California, USA

Death: Sun, Feb 09 2025
Mara Corday is 95 years old
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Poster of The Rookie
The Rookie
Mara Corday was 60 in The Rookie as 'Interrogator #2'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 07 1990
Poster of Pink Cadillac
Pink Cadillac
Mara Corday was 59 in Pink Cadillac as 'Stick Lady'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 26 1989
Poster of Sudden Impact
Sudden Impact
Mara Corday was 53 in Sudden Impact as 'Loretta - Coffee Shop Waitress'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 08 1983
Poster of The Gauntlet
The Gauntlet
Mara Corday was 47 in The Gauntlet as 'Jail Matron'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 17 1977
Poster of Girls on the Loose
Girls on the Loose
Mara Corday was 28 in Girls on the Loose as 'Vera Parkinson'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 01 1958
Poster of Undersea Girl
Undersea Girl
Mara Corday was 27 in Undersea Girl as 'Valerie Hudson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 12 1957
Poster of The Black Scorpion
The Black Scorpion
Mara Corday was 27 in The Black Scorpion as 'Teresa Alvarez'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 11 1957
Poster of The Quiet Gun
The Quiet Gun
Mara Corday was 27 in The Quiet Gun as 'Irene'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 18 1957
Poster of The Giant Claw
The Giant Claw
Mara Corday was 27 in The Giant Claw as 'Sally Caldwell'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 01 1957
Poster of Naked Gun
Naked Gun
Mara Corday was 26 in Naked Gun as 'Louisa Jackson / Morales'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 01 1956
Poster of A Day of Fury
A Day of Fury
Mara Corday was 26 in A Day of Fury as 'Sharman Fulton'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 02 1956
Poster of Raw Edge
Raw Edge
Mara Corday was 26 in Raw Edge as 'Paca'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 24 1956
Poster of Tarantula
Tarantula
Mara Corday was 25 in Tarantula as 'Stephanie 'Steve' Clayton'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 14 1955
Poster of Foxfire
Foxfire
Mara Corday was 25 in Foxfire as 'Maria'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 13 1955
Poster of Allen in Movieland
Allen in Movieland
Mara Corday was 25 in Allen in Movieland as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 02 1955
Poster of The Man from Bitter Ridge
The Man from Bitter Ridge
Mara Corday was 25 in The Man from Bitter Ridge as 'Holly Kenton'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 12 1955
Poster of Man Without a Star
Man Without a Star
Mara Corday was 25 in Man Without a Star as 'Moccasin Mary'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 24 1955
Poster of So This Is Paris
So This Is Paris
Mara Corday was 24 in So This Is Paris as 'Yvonne'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 15 1954
Poster of Dawn at Socorro
Dawn at Socorro
Mara Corday was 24 in Dawn at Socorro as 'Letty Diamond'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 01 1954
Poster of Francis Joins the WACS
Francis Joins the WACS
Mara Corday was 24 in Francis Joins the WACS as 'Kate'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 30 1954
Poster of Drums Across the River
Drums Across the River
Mara Corday was 24 in Drums Across the River as 'Sue Randolph'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 01 1954
Poster of Playgirl
Playgirl
Mara Corday was 24 in Playgirl as 'Pam'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 21 1954
Poster of Sweethearts on Parade
Sweethearts on Parade
Mara Corday was 23 in Sweethearts on Parade as 'Belle'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 15 1953
Poster of Tarzan and the She-Devil
Tarzan and the She-Devil
Mara Corday was 23 in Tarzan and the She-Devil as 'Locopo Woman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 18 1953
Poster of Problem Girls
Problem Girls
Mara Corday was 23 in Problem Girls as 'Dorothy Childers'.
Movie Released: Tue, Apr 07 1953
Poster of Toughest Man in Arizona
Toughest Man in Arizona
Mara Corday was 22 in Toughest Man in Arizona
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 10 1952
Poster of Sea Tiger
Sea Tiger
Mara Corday was 22 in Sea Tiger as 'Lola, Hotel Proprietress'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jul 27 1952
Poster of Tall, Dark and Dead
Tall, Dark and Dead
Mara Corday was 21 in Tall, Dark and Dead as 'Greta Varden'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1952

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Surfside 6
Surfside 6
Mara Corday was 30+ in Surfside 6
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 06 1960
Poster of Adventures in Paradise
Adventures in Paradise
Mara Corday was 29+ in Adventures in Paradise as 'Angel'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 05 1959
Poster of Peter Gunn
Peter Gunn
Mara Corday was 28+ in Peter Gunn
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 22 1958
Poster of Wanted: Dead or Alive
Wanted: Dead or Alive
Mara Corday was 28+ in Wanted: Dead or Alive as 'Lucinda Lorenz'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 06 1958
Poster of The George Gobel Show
The George Gobel Show
Mara Corday was 24+ in The George Gobel Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 02 1954
Poster of Mr. & Mrs. North
Mr. & Mrs. North
Mara Corday was 22+ in Mr. & Mrs. North
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 03 1952
Poster of The Adventures of Kit Carson
The Adventures of Kit Carson
Mara Corday was 21+ in The Adventures of Kit Carson
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 11 1951
Poster of The Colgate Comedy Hour
The Colgate Comedy Hour
Mara Corday was 20+ in The Colgate Comedy Hour as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1950