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Barbara Hale

Bio: Barbara Hale is an American actress best known for her role as legal secretary Della Street on more than 250 episodes of the long-running Perry Mason television series and later reprising the role in 30 made-for-TV movies. Hale was born in DeKalb, Illinois, to Luther Ezra Hale, a landscape gardener, and his wife, Wilma Colvin
Born: Tue, Apr 18 1922
Birthplace: DeKalb, Illinois, USA

Death: Thu, Jan 26 2017
Barbara Hale is 94 years old
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Poster of Perry Mason: The Case of the Jealous Jokester
Perry Mason: The Case of the Jealous Jokester
Barbara Hale was
72 in Perry Mason: The Case of the Jealous Jokester
as 'Della Street'.
Mon, Apr 10 1995
Poster of Perry Mason: The Case of the Grimacing Governor
Perry Mason: The Case of the Grimacing Governor
Barbara Hale was
72 in Perry Mason: The Case of the Grimacing Governor
as 'Della Street'.
Wed, Nov 09 1994
Poster of Perry Mason: The Case of the Lethal Lifestyle
Perry Mason: The Case of the Lethal Lifestyle
Barbara Hale was
72 in Perry Mason: The Case of the Lethal Lifestyle
as 'Della Street'.
Tue, May 10 1994
Poster of Perry Mason: The Case of the Wicked Wives
Perry Mason: The Case of the Wicked Wives
Barbara Hale was
71 in Perry Mason: The Case of the Wicked Wives
as 'Della Street'.
Fri, Dec 17 1993
Poster of Perry Mason: The Case of the Killer Kiss
Perry Mason: The Case of the Killer Kiss
Barbara Hale was
71 in Perry Mason: The Case of the Killer Kiss
as 'Della Street'.
Mon, Nov 29 1993
Poster of Perry Mason: The Case of the Telltale Talk Show Host
Perry Mason: The Case of the Telltale Talk Show Host
Barbara Hale was
71 in Perry Mason: The Case of the Telltale Talk Show Host
as 'Della Street'.
Fri, May 21 1993
Poster of Perry Mason: The Case of the Skin-Deep Scandal
Perry Mason: The Case of the Skin-Deep Scandal
Barbara Hale was
70 in Perry Mason: The Case of the Skin-Deep Scandal
as 'Della Street'.
Fri, Feb 19 1993
Poster of Perry Mason: The Case of the Heartbroken Bride
Perry Mason: The Case of the Heartbroken Bride
Barbara Hale was
70 in Perry Mason: The Case of the Heartbroken Bride
as 'Della Street'.
Fri, Oct 30 1992
Poster of Perry Mason: The Case of the Reckless Romeo
Perry Mason: The Case of the Reckless Romeo
Barbara Hale was
70 in Perry Mason: The Case of the Reckless Romeo
as 'Della Street'.
Tue, May 05 1992
Poster of Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Framing
Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Framing
Barbara Hale was
69 in Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Framing
as 'Della Street'.
Sun, Mar 01 1992
Poster of Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Fashion
Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Fashion
Barbara Hale was
69 in Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Fashion
as 'Della Street'.
Tue, Sep 24 1991
Poster of Perry Mason: The Case of the Glass Coffin
Perry Mason: The Case of the Glass Coffin
Barbara Hale was
69 in Perry Mason: The Case of the Glass Coffin
as 'Della Street'.
Tue, May 14 1991
Poster of Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobster
Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobster
Barbara Hale was
68 in Perry Mason: The Case of the Maligned Mobster
as 'Della Street'.
Mon, Feb 11 1991
Poster of Perry Mason: The Case of the Ruthless Reporter
Perry Mason: The Case of the Ruthless Reporter
Barbara Hale was
68 in Perry Mason: The Case of the Ruthless Reporter
as 'Della Street'.
Sun, Jan 06 1991
Poster of Perry Mason: The Case of the Defiant Daughter
Perry Mason: The Case of the Defiant Daughter
Barbara Hale was
68 in Perry Mason: The Case of the Defiant Daughter
as 'Della Street'.
Sun, Sep 30 1990
Poster of Perry Mason: The Case of the Silenced Singer
Perry Mason: The Case of the Silenced Singer
Barbara Hale was
68 in Perry Mason: The Case of the Silenced Singer
as 'Della Street'.
Sun, May 20 1990
Poster of Perry Mason: The Case of the Desperate Deception
Perry Mason: The Case of the Desperate Deception
Barbara Hale was
67 in Perry Mason: The Case of the Desperate Deception
as 'Della Street'.
Sun, Mar 11 1990
Poster of Perry Mason: The Case of the Poisoned Pen
Perry Mason: The Case of the Poisoned Pen
Barbara Hale was
67 in Perry Mason: The Case of the Poisoned Pen
as 'Della Street'.
Sun, Jan 21 1990
Poster of Perry Mason: The Case of the All-Star Assassin
Perry Mason: The Case of the All-Star Assassin
Barbara Hale was
67 in Perry Mason: The Case of the All-Star Assassin
as 'Della Street'.
Thu, Nov 09 1989
Poster of Perry Mason: The Case of the Musical Murder
Perry Mason: The Case of the Musical Murder
Barbara Hale was
66 in Perry Mason: The Case of the Musical Murder
as 'Della Street'.
Sun, Apr 09 1989
Poster of Perry Mason: The Case of the Lethal Lesson
Perry Mason: The Case of the Lethal Lesson
Barbara Hale was
66 in Perry Mason: The Case of the Lethal Lesson
as 'Della Street'.
Sun, Feb 12 1989
Poster of Perry Mason: The Case of the Lady in the Lake
Perry Mason: The Case of the Lady in the Lake
Barbara Hale was
66 in Perry Mason: The Case of the Lady in the Lake
as 'Della Street'.
Sun, May 15 1988
Poster of Perry Mason: The Case of the Avenging Ace
Perry Mason: The Case of the Avenging Ace
Barbara Hale was
65 in Perry Mason: The Case of the Avenging Ace
as 'Della Street'.
Sun, Feb 28 1988
Poster of Perry Mason: The Case of the Scandalous Scoundrel
Perry Mason: The Case of the Scandalous Scoundrel
Barbara Hale was
65 in Perry Mason: The Case of the Scandalous Scoundrel
as 'Della Street'.
Sun, Nov 15 1987
Poster of Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madam
Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madam
Barbara Hale was
65 in Perry Mason: The Case of the Murdered Madam
as 'Della Street'.
Sun, Oct 04 1987
Poster of Perry Mason: The Case of the Sinister Spirit
Perry Mason: The Case of the Sinister Spirit
Barbara Hale was
65 in Perry Mason: The Case of the Sinister Spirit
as 'Della Street'.
Sun, May 24 1987
Poster of Perry Mason: The Case of the Lost Love
Perry Mason: The Case of the Lost Love
Barbara Hale was
64 in Perry Mason: The Case of the Lost Love
as 'Della Street'.
Mon, Feb 23 1987
Poster of Perry Mason: The Case of the Shooting Star
Perry Mason: The Case of the Shooting Star
Barbara Hale was
64 in Perry Mason: The Case of the Shooting Star
as 'Della Street'.
Sat, Nov 08 1986
Poster of Perry Mason: The Case of the Notorious Nun
Perry Mason: The Case of the Notorious Nun
Barbara Hale was
64 in Perry Mason: The Case of the Notorious Nun
as 'Della Street'.
Thu, May 29 1986
Poster of Perry Mason Returns
Perry Mason Returns
Barbara Hale was
63 in Perry Mason Returns
as 'Della Street'.
Sun, Dec 01 1985
Poster of The Young Runaways
The Young Runaways
Barbara Hale was
56 in The Young Runaways
as 'Mrs. Ogle'.
Sun, May 28 1978
Poster of Big Wednesday
Big Wednesday
Barbara Hale was
56 in Big Wednesday
as 'Mrs. Barlow'.
Fri, May 26 1978
Poster of The Flight of the Grey Wolf
The Flight of the Grey Wolf
Barbara Hale was
53 in The Flight of the Grey Wolf
as 'Mrs Hanson'.
Sun, Mar 14 1976
Poster of The Giant Spider Invasion
The Giant Spider Invasion
Barbara Hale was
53 in The Giant Spider Invasion
as 'Dr. Jenny Langer'.
Wed, Oct 01 1975
Poster of Chester, Yesterday’s Horse
Chester, Yesterday’s Horse
Barbara Hale was
50 in Chester, Yesterday’s Horse
as 'Mrs. Belle Kincaid'.
Sun, Mar 04 1973
Poster of The Red, White, and Black
The Red, White, and Black
Barbara Hale was
48 in The Red, White, and Black
as 'Mrs. Alice Grierson'.
Wed, Dec 16 1970
Poster of Airport
Airport
Barbara Hale was
47 in Airport
as 'Sarah Demerest'.
Wed, Mar 25 1970
Poster of Buckskin
Buckskin
Barbara Hale was
46 in Buckskin
as 'Sarah Cody'.
Wed, May 01 1968
Poster of Desert Hell
Desert Hell
Barbara Hale was
36 in Desert Hell
as 'Celie Edwards'.
Wed, Jun 25 1958
Poster of Slim Carter
Slim Carter
Barbara Hale was
35 in Slim Carter
as 'Allie Hanneman'.
Fri, Nov 01 1957
Poster of The Oklahoman
The Oklahoman
Barbara Hale was
35 in The Oklahoman
as 'Anne'.
Sun, May 19 1957
Poster of 7th Cavalry
7th Cavalry
Barbara Hale was
34 in 7th Cavalry
as 'Martha Kellogg'.
Sat, Dec 01 1956
Poster of The Houston Story
The Houston Story
Barbara Hale was
33 in The Houston Story
as 'Zoe Crane'.
Wed, Feb 01 1956
Poster of Meet the Governor
Meet the Governor
Barbara Hale was
33 in Meet the Governor
as 'June Waters'.
Wed, Oct 05 1955
Poster of Unchained
Unchained
Barbara Hale was
33 in Unchained
as 'Mary Davitt'.
Thu, Aug 25 1955
Poster of The Far Horizons
The Far Horizons
Barbara Hale was
33 in The Far Horizons
as 'Julia Hancock'.
Mon, Jul 04 1955
Poster of A Lion Is in the Streets
A Lion Is in the Streets
Barbara Hale was
31 in A Lion Is in the Streets
as 'Verity Wade'.
Wed, Sep 23 1953
Poster of The Lone Hand
The Lone Hand
Barbara Hale was
31 in The Lone Hand
as 'Sarah Jane Skaggs'.
Wed, May 20 1953
Poster of Seminole
Seminole
Barbara Hale was
30 in Seminole
as 'Revere'.
Fri, Mar 20 1953
Poster of Last of the Comanches
Last of the Comanches
Barbara Hale was
30 in Last of the Comanches
as 'Julia Lanning'.
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of The First Time
The First Time
Barbara Hale was
29 in The First Time
as 'Betsey Bennett'.
Thu, Jan 31 1952
Poster of Lorna Doone
Lorna Doone
Barbara Hale was
29 in Lorna Doone
as 'Lorna Doone'.
Thu, May 31 1951
Poster of Emergency Wedding
Emergency Wedding
Barbara Hale was
28 in Emergency Wedding
as 'Dr. Helen Hunt'.
Wed, Nov 15 1950
Poster of The Jackpot
The Jackpot
Barbara Hale was
28 in The Jackpot
as 'Amy Lawrence'.
Wed, Nov 01 1950
Poster of And Baby Makes Three
And Baby Makes Three
Barbara Hale was
27 in And Baby Makes Three
as 'Jacqueline 'Jackie' Walsh'.
Fri, Dec 02 1949
Poster of Jolson Sings Again
Jolson Sings Again
Barbara Hale was
27 in Jolson Sings Again
as 'Ellen Clark'.
Wed, Aug 17 1949
Poster of The Window
The Window
Barbara Hale was
27 in The Window
as 'Mary Woodry'.
Tue, May 10 1949
Poster of The Clay Pigeon
The Clay Pigeon
Barbara Hale was
26 in The Clay Pigeon
as 'Martha Gregory'.
Thu, Mar 03 1949
Poster of The Boy with Green Hair
The Boy with Green Hair
Barbara Hale was
26 in The Boy with Green Hair
as 'Miss Brand'.
Fri, Nov 26 1948
Poster of A Likely Story
A Likely Story
Barbara Hale was
25 in A Likely Story
as 'Vicki'.
Fri, Apr 18 1947
Poster of Lady Luck
Lady Luck
Barbara Hale was
24 in Lady Luck
as 'Mary Audrey'.
Wed, Oct 30 1946
Poster of First Yank into Tokyo
First Yank into Tokyo
Barbara Hale was
23 in First Yank into Tokyo
as 'Abby Drake'.
Wed, Sep 05 1945
Poster of West of the Pecos
West of the Pecos
Barbara Hale was
23 in West of the Pecos
as 'Rill Lambeth'.
Fri, Aug 10 1945
Poster of The Falcon in Hollywood
The Falcon in Hollywood
Barbara Hale was
22 in The Falcon in Hollywood
as 'Peggy Callahan'.
Fri, Dec 08 1944
Poster of Heavenly Days
Heavenly Days
Barbara Hale was
22 in Heavenly Days
as 'Angie'.
Fri, Oct 20 1944
Poster of Goin' to Town
Goin' to Town
Barbara Hale was
22 in Goin' to Town
as 'Patty'.
Fri, Sep 01 1944
Poster of The Falcon Out West
The Falcon Out West
Barbara Hale was
21 in The Falcon Out West
as 'Marion Colby'.
Fri, Mar 17 1944
Poster of Prunes and Politics
Prunes and Politics
Barbara Hale was
21 in Prunes and Politics
as 'Miss Barlow'.
Fri, Jan 07 1944
Poster of Higher and Higher
Higher and Higher
Barbara Hale was
21 in Higher and Higher
as 'Katherine'.
Fri, Dec 31 1943
Poster of Around the World
Around the World
Barbara Hale was
21 in Around the World
as 'Barbara Hale'.
Sat, Nov 27 1943
Poster of Government Girl
Government Girl
Barbara Hale was
21 in Government Girl
as 'Girl in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)'.
Fri, Nov 05 1943
Poster of The Iron Major
The Iron Major
Barbara Hale was
21 in The Iron Major
as 'Sarah Cavanaugh'.
Sun, Oct 31 1943
Poster of The Seventh Victim
The Seventh Victim
Barbara Hale was
21 in The Seventh Victim
as 'Subway Passenger (Uncredited)'.
Sat, Aug 21 1943
Poster of Gildersleeve's Bad Day
Gildersleeve's Bad Day
Barbara Hale was
21 in Gildersleeve's Bad Day
as 'Girl seeking donations from Gildersleeve'.
Mon, May 10 1943

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 Dinah!
Dinah!
Barbara Hale was
52+ in Dinah!
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 21 1974
Poster of Marcus Welby, M.D.
Marcus Welby, M.D.
Barbara Hale was
47+ in Marcus Welby, M.D.
as 'Marjorie Brandon'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 1969
Poster of The Doris Day Show
The Doris Day Show
Barbara Hale was
46+ in The Doris Day Show
as 'Thelma King'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1968
Poster of Adam-12
Adam-12
Barbara Hale was
46+ in Adam-12
as 'Bonnie Jessup'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1968
Poster of Perry Mason
Perry Mason
Barbara Hale was
35+ in Perry Mason
as 'Della Street'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1957
Poster of Screen Director's Playhouse
Screen Director's Playhouse
Barbara Hale was
33+ in Screen Director's Playhouse
as 'June Waters'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 05 1955
Poster of The Millionaire
The Millionaire
Barbara Hale was
32+ in The Millionaire
as 'Kathy Munson / Marian Munson'.
First Air Date
Wed, Jan 19 1955
Poster of The Wonderful World of Disney
The Wonderful World of Disney
Barbara Hale was
32+ in The Wonderful World of Disney
as 'Mrs. Ogle'.
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 27 1954
Poster of Climax!
Climax!
Barbara Hale was
32+ in Climax!
as 'Mamie Eunson'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 07 1954
Poster of Studio 57
Studio 57
Barbara Hale was
32+ in Studio 57
as 'Ruth'.
First Air Date
Tue, Sep 21 1954
Poster of Lassie
Lassie
Barbara Hale was
32+ in Lassie
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 12 1954
Poster of Letter to Loretta
Letter to Loretta
Barbara Hale was
31+ in Letter to Loretta
as 'Mrs. Strawn'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 20 1953
Poster of General Electric Theater
General Electric Theater
Barbara Hale was
30+ in General Electric Theater
as 'Ellen Newman, Lorraine'.
First Air Date
Sun, Feb 01 1953
Poster of The Ford Television Theatre
The Ford Television Theatre
Barbara Hale was
30+ in The Ford Television Theatre
as 'Marta Linden, Katherine Charles'.
First Air Date
Thu, Oct 02 1952
Poster of Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Barbara Hale was
29+ in Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
as 'Ginny Morgan, '.
First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1951