Heather Menzies

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Heather Menzies
Heather Menzies Logan's Run 1977 (cropped).JPG
Menzies in Logan's Run (1977)
Born
Heather Margaret Brotherston Menzies

(1949-12-03)December 3, 1949
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
DiedDecember 24, 2017(2017-12-24) (aged 68)
Carrying Place, Ontario, Canada[1]
OccupationActress, model, activist
Years active1964–1990
Spouse(s)
John Cluett
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(m. 1969; div. 1973)​

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(m. 1975; died 2002)​
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Heather Menzies-Urich (born Heather Margaret Brotherston Menzies; December 3, 1949 – December 24, 2017)[2] was a Canadian–American model and actress, known for her roles as Louisa von Trapp in the 1965 film The Sound of Music and Jessica 6 in the TV series Logan's Run.[3]

Early life[]

Heather Margaret Brotherston Menzies[4] was born in Toronto on December 3, 1949, to Scottish parents[5][6] who had emigrated to Canada after the war.[7] Her father was a struggling artist. By Menzies' 14th birthday, she had lived in Vancouver, Miami, London, and Southern California. She had a younger sister, Sheila, and an older brother, Neil, who died in 2019.[5]

Menzies was a graduate of John Burroughs High School in Burbank, California, in 1967, and she studied at Falcon Studio's University of the Arts.[8]

Career[]

Menzies' first appearance on-screen was in 1964, when she appeared in the TV series The Farmer's Daughter.[2] She was cast in The Sound of Music as Louisa, the third-oldest of the von Trapp children, at age 14, with no prior acting experience.[citation needed] Menzies sang "So Long, Farewell" and the "Lonely Goatherd" in the film.[9]

Menzies went on to appear in a number of television series such as Alias Smith and Jones, T. J. Hooker, Dragnet, Room 222, Bonanza, Marcus Welby, M.D. and The Bob Newhart Show. She starred as Jessica 6 in the short-lived TV series Logan's Run.[9] In addition, Menzies appeared in Hawaii,[2] How Sweet It Is!,[10] Hail, Hero!,[10] Piranha,[2] and Endangered Species.[2]

Menzies was featured in Playboy magazine during 1973 in a pictorial titled "Tender Trapp", in reference to her The Sound of Music role.[citation needed] She was later cast in four television films: The Keegans,[11] James Dean,[12] Tail Gunner Joe,[13] and Captain America.[14]

Personal life[]

Menzies married John Cluett in 1969 and divorced in 1973. She married Robert Urich in 1975. Urich and Menzies first met in 1974 while filming a commercial in which they got "married."[5][15] They adopted 3 children. After his death in 2002, Menzies established the Robert Urich Foundation[16][17] and spent most of her time in her last years devoted to the organization that raises money for cancer research and support for cancer patients.[18]

Death[]

Menzies-Urich was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer in November 2017.[19] She died on December 24, 2017.[20]

Filmography[]

TV and Film[]

Year Title Role Notes Ref.
1964–1965 The Farmer's Daughter Nancy Beth 3 episodes
1964 My Three Sons Mona Episode: The Ballad of Lissa Stratmeyer
1965 The Sound of Music Louisa Musical drama film produced and directed by Robert Wise [21]
1966 Hawaii Mercy Bromley Epic drama film directed by George Roy Hill [22]
1967–1969 Dragnet Various roles 5 episodes
1968 How Sweet It Is! Tour Girl Comedy film directed by Jerry Paris [23][10]
1969 Hail, Hero! Molly Adams Based on the novel of the same name by John Weston [10]
The High Chaparral Beth "Elizabeth" Roberts Episode: The Little Thieves
The Computer Wore Tennis Shoes Extra * Comedy film directed by Robert Butler * Uncredited
Room 222 Girl in Newspaper Office Episode: Funny Boy
1970 Bonanza Martha Thornton Episode: Thornton's Account
To Rome With Love Andrea Episode: Beautiful People
1971 The Smith Family Janie Bradford Episode: Cindy
Alias Smith and Jones Annabel Episode: The Girl in Boxcar #3
1972 Outside In Chris Drama film directed by Allen Baron and G. D. Spradlin [24]
1973 Sssssss Kristina Stoner
The Bob Newhart Show Debbie Borden Episode: Not with My Sister You Don't
1974 Doctor Dan Joyce Morgan TV movie
Owen Marshall, Counselor at Law Sally Waite Episode: The Break In
1975 S.W.A.T. Sheri Episode: Time Bomb
1976 Barnaby Jones Melinda Marks Episode: Fraternity of Thieves
The Keegans Brandy Keegan TV movie
James Dean Jan TV movie
1977 Tail Gunner Joe Logan TV movie
The Six Million Dollar Man Alison Harker Episode: Fires of Hell
1977–1978 Logan's Run Jessica Main Role
1978 Piranha Maggie Mckeown Satirical B horror film directed by Joe Dante [25]
1978–1979 The Love Boat Various roles 2 episodes
1979–1981 Vega$ Victoria Ballinger / Charlotte Henderson / Lisa 3 episodes
1979 Captain America Dr. Wendy Day TV movie
1982 Endangered Species Susan Science fiction film directed and co-written by Alan Rudolph [26]
T.J. Hooker Dr. Kincaid Episode: "A Kind of Rage"
Gavilan Dr. Katherine Maitland Episode: "Pirates"
1987 Spenser: For Hire Miss Westmore Episode: "The Road Back"
1990 American Dreamer Episode: "A Face in the Cloud"

References[]

  1. ^ "'Sound of Music' actress Heather Menzies-Urich dies at 68". The Trentonian. Associated Press. 26 December 2017. Retrieved 11 October 2018.
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b c d e McNary, Dave (December 25, 2017). "'Sound of Music' Actress Heather Menzies-Urich Dies at 68". Variety. Los Angeles: Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
  3. ^ French, Megan (December 25, 2017). "Celebrity Deaths in 2017: Stars We've Lost". Us Weekly. New York City: American Media, Inc. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
  4. ^ "Ancestry Library Edition". www.ancestrylibrary.com.
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b c Reilly, Sue (October 23, 1978). "Actress Heather Menzies' Bets Ride on Husband Bob Urich, a Winner on TV in Vega$". People. United States: Time Inc. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
  6. ^ Us Weekly (December 25, 2017). "'Sound of Music' Actress Heather Menzies-Urich Dead at 68". MSN. United States: Microsoft. Retrieved December 25, 2017.[permanent dead link]
  7. ^ Fletcher, Bernie (29 June 2015). "Heather Menzies-Urich talks about The Sound of Music". BeachMetro.
  8. ^ "Heather Menzies, 68". Classic Images (512): 46. February 2018.
  9. ^ Jump up to: a b Gregory, Julia (December 25, 2017). "Sound of Music actor Heather Menzies-Urich dies aged 68". The Guardian. London, UK: Guardian Media Group. Retrieved December 26, 2017.
  10. ^ Jump up to: a b c d Strause, Jackie (December 25, 2017). "Heather Menzies-Urich, Star of 'Sound of Music,' Dies at 68". The Hollywood Reporter. Los Angeles: Eldridge Industries. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
  11. ^ "The Keegans". Turner Classic Movies. United States: Turner Broadcasting System. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
  12. ^ "James Dean". Turner Classic Movies. United States: Turner Broadcasting System. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
  13. ^ "Tail Gunner Joe". Turner Classic Movies. United States: Turner Broadcasting System. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
  14. ^ "Captain America". Turner Classic Movies. United States: Turner Broadcasting System. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
  15. ^ Armstrong, Richard (November 27, 2017). "Interview with Heather Menzies Urich'". Classic Film & TV Cafe. United States. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
  16. ^ Yan, Holly; Chan, Stella (December 25, 2017). "'Sound of Music' actress Heather Menzies-Urich dies at 68". ABC News. New York City: ABC. Associated Press. Retrieved March 17, 2018.
  17. ^ "Heather Menzies-Urich, actress in 'The Sound of Music,' dies at 68". Washington Post. Associated Press. 2017-12-27. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
  18. ^ Levin, Gary (December 25, 2017). "Heather Menzies-Urich, who played a von Trapp sister in 'The Sound of Music,' dies at 68". USA Today. McLean, Virginia: Gannett Company. Retrieved March 17, 2018.
  19. ^ "Heather Menzies-Urich, The Sound of Music's Louisa von Trapp, dies". BBC News. London: BBC. December 25, 2017. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
  20. ^ Yan, Holly; Chan, Stella (December 25, 2017). "'Sound of Music' star Heather Menzies Urich dies at 68". CNN. Atlanta: Turner Broadcasting System. Retrieved March 17, 2018.
  21. ^ "The Sound of Music". Turner Classic Movies. United States: Turner Broadcasting System. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
  22. ^ "Hawaii". Turner Classic Movies. United States: Turner Broadcasting System. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
  23. ^ "How Sweet It Is!". Turner Classic Movies. United States: Turner Broadcasting System. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
  24. ^ "Outside In". Turner Classic Movies. United States: Turner Broadcasting System. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
  25. ^ "Piranha". Turner Classic Movies. United States: Turner Broadcasting System. Retrieved December 25, 2017.
  26. ^ "Endangered Species". Turner Classic Movies. United States: Turner Broadcasting System. Retrieved December 25, 2017.

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