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Lee Ann Meriwether (born May 27, 1935) is an American actress, former model, and the winner of the 1955 Miss America pageant. She has appeared in many films and television shows, notably as Betty Jones, the title character's secretary and daughter-in-law in the 1970s crime drama Barnaby Jones starring Buddy Ebsen .
Learn how Lee Meriwether became a queen of stage and screen after winning the 1955 Miss America title. Read her interview about her career, challenges and memories at a seniors expo in Florida.
May 27, 1935 · Los Angeles, California, USA. Birth name. Lee Ann Meriwether. Nickname. Miss America. Height. 5′ 9″ (1.75 m) Mini Bio. Today, sexy Lee Meriwether is best remembered for her roles in a few science fiction/fantasy cult productions made between 1966 and 1969.
- May 27, 1935
Learn about Lee Meriwether's life as Miss San Francisco, Miss California and Miss America, and her career in TV, film and theatre. She starred in Barnaby Jones, Catwoman, The Munsters Today and more.
50. Placements. 10. Winner. Lee Ann Meriwether. California. ← 1954. 1956 →. Miss America 1955, the 28th Miss America pageant, was held at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey on September 11, 1954, and marked the first live nationally televised broadcast of the competition on ABC.