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Brenda Benet was an American actress and model who was best known for her roles in the television series "Days of Our Lives" and "The Young and the Restless." She was born on August 14, 1945 in Hollywood, California. Benet began her career as a model and appeared in several television commercials. She made her acting debut in the television series "The Virginian" in 1966. She went on to appear in several other television series, including "Days of Our Lives," "The Young and the Restless," "The Mod Squad," "The Streets of San Francisco," and "The Rockford Files." Benet was married to actor Bill Bixby from 1971 to 1981. She was also married to actor Paul Michael Glaser from 1984 to 1988. She had two children, a son, Christopher, and a daughter, Samantha. Benet died on April 7, 1982, at the age of 36, from an accidental overdose of prescription drugs. She was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Hollywood Hills, California.

Popular As Brenda Ann Nelson
Occupation actress
Age 37 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 14 August 1945
Birthday 14 August
Birthplace Hollywood, California, USA
Date of death 7 April, 1982
Died Place West Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality United States

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Brenda Benet Height, Weight & Measurements

At 37 years old, Brenda Benet height is 5' 3" (1.6 m) .

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Height 5' 3" (1.6 m)
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Who Is Brenda Benet's Husband?

Her husband is Bill Bixby (4 July 1971 - 1979) ( divorced) ( 1 child), Paul Petersen (22 June 1967 - 1970) ( divorced)

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Husband Bill Bixby (4 July 1971 - 1979) ( divorced) ( 1 child), Paul Petersen (22 June 1967 - 1970) ( divorced)
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Brenda Benet Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Brenda Benet worth at the age of 37 years old? Brenda Benet’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from United States. We have estimated Brenda Benet's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Actress

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1982

After divorcing Bill Bixby, she reunited with former girlfriend Tammy Bruce, conservative pundit and openly gay radio talk show host. Benet had been distraught over the death of her and Bixby's six-year-old son Christopher, who had recently died from a sudden throat infection. On April 7, 1982, two weeks after Bruce and Benet again parted ways, Bruce showed up for a planned lunch with Benet at the home they previously shared in Mandeville Canyon in west Los Angeles. She found the bathroom door locked. Police came and broke down the door to find Benet dead from a self-inflicted .38-cal. gunshot wound to the head.

1981

Tragically, Christopher died in 1981 during a winter ski vacation in California. It was believed that this and her divorce from Bixby were the events which caused Brenda's life to spin out of control.

1974

Brenda retired from the business in the mid-'70s to raise a family, and in late 1974 she gave birth to a boy, Christopher Sean Bixby.

1973

She was probably best known for her role as the kind-hearted prostitute in Walking Tall (1973). During this time she married and divorced actor Paul Petersen.

1969

She began a relationship with Bill Bixby and moved in with him in 1969, and they married in 1971. By the late '70s, however, they were divorced.

1965

She played bouffant-brunette beauties for most of her "nice girl" career, but is best known for her portrayal of villainess Lee Dumonde on the daytime soap Days of Our Lives (1965). She was on the show for three years until her suicide.

1962

In 1962 she entered show business; her breakthrough role came in 1964 when she was selected to play the part of Jill McComb in The Young Marrieds (1964). After that came stints on various comedy and drama series in the '60s and '70s, usually playing ethnic, exotic types.

1945

Brenda Benet, born Brenda Ann Nelson in Los Angeles, California, on August 14, 1945, was a classic example of the modern-day Hollywood tragedy. As a television actress with good dramatic scope, she managed to piece together a wide and impressive portfolio of guest shots in a career spanning just over 16 years before taking her life at the age of 36. She spent her childhood and early teenage years feeling awkward and self-conscious because her complexion was darker than those of her siblings. Because of this, she felt that she did not fit in with her family, and often fantasized about being adopted. Brenda attended UCLA for a brief time, majoring in languages.