Noreen Corcoran

Noreen Margaret Corcoran (October 20, 1943 – January 15, 2016) was an American film and television actress. She was best known for playing Kelly Gregg in the American sitcom television series Bachelor Father.

Early years Corcoran was born in Quincy, Massachusetts, the third of eight children to William Henry "Bill" Corcoran, Sr. and Kathleen Hildegarde Corcoran (née McKenney). Her siblings William Henry "Bill Jr.," Donna, Kerry, Hugh, Kevin, Brian and Kelly all acted as children.

She attended Fresno State University from 1962 to 1964, but did not graduate.

Acting career Corcoran began acting in 1951, appearing in the film Apache Drums, playing the role of a child. She also had roles in Dr. Kildare, Hans Christian Andersen, Channing, Gidget Goes to Rome, Cavalcade of America, Mr. Novak, and So This Is Love.

Ronald Reagan recommended Corcoran for the role of Kelly Gregg on the new CBS television series Bachelor Father.

Corcoran's last role was in the television series The Big Valley.

Later life and death After retiring from acting, Corcoran worked at the Lewitzky Dance Company for over a decade. She never married or had children. She died on January 15, 2016, of cardiopulmonary disease in Van Nuys, California, at the age of 72.

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