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Pamela Hensley

b. 1950

American actress and author

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About Pamela Hensley

Born 1950. Pamela Hensley is an American actor, non-fiction writer, television actor, writer and film actor, known for Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (TV series), Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (film) and Marcus Welby, M.D.

Pamela Hensley is an American actress and author. Her notable acting roles include Princess Ardala on the 1979–1981 television series Buck Rogers in the 25th Century and C.J. Parsons on the 1982–1985 television series Matt Houston. She also appeared in Rollerball and Doc Savage (both 1975) and Double Exposure.

Early life Hensley was born in Los Angeles. Her father was a veterinarian, and her mother was an actress.

Career Hensley played Janet Blake during the last season of Marcus Welby, M.D.. This was followed by a half season's work as an investigator on Kingston: Confidential.

She appeared in the role of Princess Ardala in the film Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (originally a television pilot that was released theatrically) before reprising her role several times in the subsequent series. Hensley also portrayed C.J. Parsons during the three-year run of the detective series Matt Houston.

Acting roles Matt Houston as C.J. Parsons (69 episodes, 1982–1985) The Love Boat (2 episodes, 1984) Hotel as Brooke Whitfield (1 episode, 1984) Double Exposure (1982) as Sgt. Fontain Fantasy Island as Linda Whitney (1 episode, 1982) Rooster (1982) (TV) as Bunny Richter 240-Robert (1981) TV series as Deputy Sandy Harper (3 episodes / second season, 1981) Condominium (1980) (TV) as Drusilla Byrne The Nude Bomb (1980) as Agent 36 Buck Rogers in the 25th Century as Princess Ardala (pilot feature and 4 episodes, 1979–1980) The Rebels (1979) (TV) as Charlotte Waverly B. J. and the Bear as Holly Tremaine (1 episode, 1979) Vega$ as Valerie Kemmet (1 episode, 1979) Sharks (1978) (TV) as Cynthia Grayland Switch as Sandra Summers (2 episodes, 1977) The Six Million Dollar Man (3 episodes, 1977) Kingston: Confidential as Beth Kelly (13 episodes, 1977) Kingston (1976) (TV) as Beth Kelly Marcus Welby, M.D. as Janet Blake (Riley) / (24 episodes, 1975–1976) Rollerball (1975) as Mackie Doc Savage: The Man of Bronze (1975) as Mona Death Among Friends (1975) (TV) as Connie Benson The Rockford Files as Jennifer Ryburn (1 episode, 1975) The Specialists (1975) (TV) The Law (1974) (TV) as Cindy Best Ironside (1 episode, 1974) Lucas Tanner as Dee Wiggins (1 episode, 1974) McMillan & Wife as Gwynneth Jerome (1 episode, 1974) Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law as Miss Lathan (1 episode, 1974) Toma (1 episode, 1974) Chase (1 episode, 1974) Adam-12 as Nurse (1 episode, 1974) Kojak: Death is Not a Passing Grade as Delta, (1974) Emergency! as Wanda (1 episode, 1974) Banacek as Mandy (1 episode, 1974) The New Treasure Hunt (1973) TV series as Model (1973–1974) Griff as June (episode "Isolate and Destroy", 1973) Self-Portrait (1973) Making It (1971) as Bargirl There Was a Crooked Man... (1970) as Edwina

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Known for
Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (TV series), Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (film), Marcus Welby, M.D, Matt Houston, Rollerball (1975 film)
Also known as
Pamela Gail Hensley

Family & relationships

Spouse
E. Duke Vincent
Spouse
Wes Farrell

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Pamela Hensley?

American actress and author

When was Pamela Hensley born?

Pamela Hensley was born on 3 October 1950 in Glendale.

What is Pamela Hensley's occupation?

Pamela Hensley is an actor, non-fiction writer, television actor, writer and film actor.

What is Pamela Hensley known for?

Pamela Hensley is known for Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (TV series), Buck Rogers in the 25th Century (film), Marcus Welby, M.D, Matt Houston and Rollerball (1975 film).

What nationality is Pamela Hensley?

Pamela Hensley is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Pamela Hensley

· Wikidata: Q3361776

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