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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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 29 1986

Poster of Perry Mason Returns

Perry Mason Returns

Barbara Hale was 63 in Perry Mason Returns as 'Della Street'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 01 1985

Poster of The Young Runaways

The Young Runaways

Barbara Hale was 56 in The Young Runaways as 'Mrs. Ogle'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 28 1978

Poster of Big Wednesday

Barbara Hale was 56 in Big Wednesday as 'Mrs. Barlow'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 16 1970

Poster of Airport

Barbara Hale was 47 in Airport as 'Sarah Demerest'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 25 1970

Poster of Buckskin

Barbara Hale was 46 in Buckskin as 'Sarah Cody'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 01 1968

Poster of Desert Hell

Barbara Hale was 36 in Desert Hell as 'Celie Edwards'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 25 1958

Poster of Slim Carter

Barbara Hale was 35 in Slim Carter as 'Allie Hanneman'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 1957

Poster of The Oklahoman

Barbara Hale was 35 in The Oklahoman as 'Anne'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 19 1957

Poster of 7th Cavalry

Barbara Hale was 34 in 7th Cavalry as 'Martha Kellogg'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 01 1956

Poster of The Houston Story

The Houston Story

Barbara Hale was 33 in The Houston Story as 'Zoe Crane'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 01 1956

Poster of Meet the Governor

Meet the Governor

Barbara Hale was 33 in Meet the Governor as 'June Waters'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 05 1955

Poster of Unchained

Barbara Hale was 33 in Unchained as 'Mary Davitt'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 25 1955

Poster of The Far Horizons

The Far Horizons

Barbara Hale was 33 in The Far Horizons as 'Julia Hancock'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Wed, Sep 23 1953

Poster of The Lone Hand

Barbara Hale was 31 in The Lone Hand as 'Sarah Jane Skaggs'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 20 1953

Poster of Seminole

Barbara Hale was 30 in Seminole as 'Revere'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 01 1953

Poster of The First Time

Barbara Hale was 29 in The First Time as 'Betsey Bennett'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 31 1952

Poster of Lorna Doone

Barbara Hale was 29 in Lorna Doone as 'Lorna Doone'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 31 1951

Poster of Emergency Wedding

Emergency Wedding

Barbara Hale was 28 in Emergency Wedding as 'Dr. Helen Hunt'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 15 1950

Poster of The Jackpot

Barbara Hale was 28 in The Jackpot as 'Amy Lawrence'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 02 1949

Poster of Jolson Sings Again

Jolson Sings Again

Barbara Hale was 27 in Jolson Sings Again as 'Ellen Clark'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 17 1949

Poster of The Window

Barbara Hale was 27 in The Window as 'Mary Woodry'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 10 1949

Poster of The Clay Pigeon

The Clay Pigeon

Barbara Hale was 26 in The Clay Pigeon as 'Martha Gregory'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 26 1948

Poster of A Likely Story

Barbara Hale was 25 in A Likely Story as 'Vicki'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 18 1947

Poster of Lady Luck

Barbara Hale was 24 in Lady Luck as 'Mary Audrey'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 08 1944

Poster of Heavenly Days

Barbara Hale was 22 in Heavenly Days as 'Angie'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 20 1944

Poster of Goin' to Town

Barbara Hale was 22 in Goin' to Town as 'Patty'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 17 1944

Poster of Prunes and Politics

Prunes and Politics

Barbara Hale was 21 in Prunes and Politics as 'Miss Barlow'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 07 1944

Poster of Higher and Higher

Higher and Higher

Barbara Hale was 21 in Higher and Higher as 'Katherine'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 31 1943

Poster of Around the World

Around the World

Barbara Hale was 21 in Around the World as 'Barbara Hale'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 27 1943

Poster of Government Girl

Government Girl

Barbara Hale was 21 in Government Girl as 'Girl in Hotel Lobby (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 05 1943

Poster of The Iron Major

Barbara Hale was 21 in The Iron Major as 'Sarah Cavanaugh'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 31 1943

Poster of The Seventh Victim

The Seventh Victim

Barbara Hale was 21 in The Seventh Victim as 'Subway Passenger (Uncredited)'.

Movie Released: 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'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 10 1943

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Dinah!

Barbara Hale was 52+ in Dinah! as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: 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'.

TV Show Released: 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'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1968

Poster of Adam-12

Barbara Hale was 46+ in Adam-12 as 'Bonnie Jessup'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1968

Poster of Perry Mason

Barbara Hale was 35+ in Perry Mason as 'Della Street'.

TV Show Released: 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'.

TV Show Released: 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'.

TV Show Released: 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'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 27 1954

Poster of Climax!

Barbara Hale was 32+ in Climax! as 'Mamie Eunson'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 07 1954

Poster of Studio 57

Barbara Hale was 32+ in Studio 57 as 'Ruth'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 21 1954

Poster of Lassie

Barbara Hale was 32+ in Lassie

TV Show Released: 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'.

TV Show Released: 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'.

TV Show Released: 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'.

TV Show Released: 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, '.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 05 1951