Marion Ross | |
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![]() Ross in September 2011 | |
Born | Watertown, Minnesota, U.S. | October 25, 1928
Alma mater | San Diego State University |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1953–2018 |
Spouse(s) | Freeman Meskimen (m. 1951; div. 1969) |
Partner | Paul Michael (1988–2011; his death) |
Children | 2; including Jim Meskimen |
Marion Ross (born Marian Ross October 25, 1928) is a retired American actress who was best known for her role as Marion Cunningham on the television series Happy Days from 1974 to 1984. After Happy Days Ross had appeared in over 50 movies. She retired in 2018.
She was born in Watertown, Minnesota.[1] She was educated at San Diego State University. She was married to Freeman Meskimen from 1951 until they divorced in 1969, they had two children. She was partners with Paul Michael from 1988 until his death in 2011.