Parks, Hildy (1926–2004)
Parks, Hildy (1926–2004)
American producer, actress, and writer. Name variations: Hildy Parks Cohen. Born Mar 12, 1926, in Washington, DC; died Oct 7, 2004, in Englewood, NJ; graduate of University of Virginia; m. Jackie Cooper (actor), 1950 (div. 1951); m. Alexander H. Cohen (theatrical producer, died 2000); children: 1 daughter, 2 sons.
Made Broadway debut in Bathsheba (1947), followed by Summer and Smoke, among others; appeared in early tv dramas, on the soap "Love of Life" and in films; with husband, created Tony Awards programs (1967–86), scripting all 20; also wrote and produced 2 Emmy-winning specials: "Placido Domingo: Steppin' Out with the Ladies" and "The Night of 100 Stars."
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