Debbie Turner
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Debbie Turner ([born 5 September 1956], Arcadia, CA, USA) is an American actress who played the role of Marta von Trapp in the film The Sound of Music.
Life and career
Turner was raised in Arcadia, California,[1] where she grew up as the third daughter of Canadian parents. Along with her three siblings, she was active in television and commercials.[citation needed] In 1964 she won the role of Marta Von Trapp in The Sound of Music.[2] Shortly after the film's debut, she left the film industry and returned to school to complete her education.
In 1985, Turner relocated to Chanhassen, Minnesota, where she raised four daughters with her husband Rick. Though not currently active in the film industry, she regularly visits with her The Sound of Music family and has made a number of television appearances, including The Oprah Winfrey Show where she discussed the 45th anniversary of The Sound of Music. In addition, Turner was selected as one of three float judges for the 2011 Tournament of Roses Parade.
References
- ^ Debbie Turner - Biography http://www.debbieturneroriginals.com/biography.htm Archived 2014-01-08 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Debbie Turner - The Sound of Music http://www.debbieturneroriginals.com/sound_of_music.htm
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