Verdugo, Elena (1926–)
Verdugo, Elena (1926–)
American actress. Born Elena Angela Verdugo, April 20, 1926, in Hollywood, CA; m. Charles R. Marion, 1946 (div. 1955); m. Charles R. Rockwell, 1972; children: Richard Marion (actor-director).
Began career as a band singer, singing briefly with Xavier Cugat's band and recording the song "Tico-Tico"; starred in tv series "Meet Millie" (1952–56) and "Marcus Welby, M. D." (1969–76); films include Down Argentine Way, Belle Starr, The Moon and Sixpence, House of Frankenstein, Song of Scheherazade, Tuna Clipper, The Lost Volcano, Cyrano de Bergerac, Knights of the Round Table, Panama Sal, How Sweet It Is! and Angel in My Pocket.
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