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Shirley Bonne
American actress (born 1934)
Shirley Mae Tanner (born May 22, 1934)[2] is an American former film and television actress.[3][4][5] She is known for playing the role of "Eileen Sherwood" in the American sitcom television series My Sister Eileen.[6]
Born in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of Theodore Tanner.[1] Bonne began her career in 1955, appearing in the sitcom The People's Choice, in which she played the role of "Ginny Hondecker". She continued her career mainly appearing in television programs and having uncredited roles in films, in which Bonne later won the role of “Eileen Sherwood” in the new CBS sitcom My Sister Eileen, in 1960.[6] She replaced actress, Anne Helm.[7]
Bonne guest-starred in episodes of various television programs, including Bonanza, Star Trek: The Original Series as Kirk's love interest Ruth in S1 E15 (1966), Mr. Novak, Mannix, That Girl and The Joey Bishop Show.[2] She retired from acting in 1970, making her final appearance in an episode of I Dream of Jeannie.[2] Bonne retired to Palm Springs, California.[1]