Carolyn Maxwell is a veteran actress and businesswoman who has gained immense popularity through her fashion business. Apart from her personal accomplishments, the actress is also known as the second wife of iconic entertainment mogul, Orson Bean. Maxwell developed a fondness for acting as a child, and many years later when an opportunity to act presented itself, she wasted no time in grabbing it with both hands.
Although Carolyn started her acting career, she only starred in a handful of productions as she devoted much of her time to her fashion industry, which eventually brought her into the limelight. of the ramp. Learn all the facts about the actress in this post.
Carolyn Maxwell – Biography
The veteran actress was welcomed into the world in 1945 in the United States of America; However, details regarding the date, month and city where she was born are yet to be released. Likewise, detailed information about his family background, parents and siblings is currently lacking.
At present, there are no records detailing Carolyn’s academic background or where she was educated. However, it is believed that she completed her basic studies with good grades.
The actress’ career in show business has been productive although she hasn’t starred in a number of projects. A look at her story shows that she invested her talent and time mainly in the television industry. Some of his shows include Gaz (1981), Les Chiens Chauds (1980), Black Mirror (1981) and Tattletales (1974).
According to records, Tattletales was the TV show that first introduced the actress to the film community. The American comedy was first aired on the CBS network in the month of February 1974. It was her amazing performance in the said show that helped her land a role in another series, which earned her a lot of recognition and popularity..
To date, Black Mirror remains his most notable project. She portrayed the character of Elizabeth Smith in the show, which was well received by audiences.
As a fashion designer, Carolyn Maxwell was exceptional and highly sought after by fashion lovers and by many celebrities in the entertainment industry at the time.
Family – wife and children
Carolyn Maxwell is divorced and since called it quits with her husband, she has not remarried. The actress first married in 1965 to the famous American producer, actor and writer Orson Bean.
The couple’s union survived until 1981, when they divorced. Carolyn and Bean had three children together and are named Susannah Bean, Max Bean and Ezekiel Bean.
While the actress’ marriage to Orson was her first, the same cannot be said for Orson who was previously married to Jacqueline deSibour. They married in 1956 and divorced in 1962. Since his divorce from Carolyn, Bean has since remarried. His third wife is actress Alley Mills and the two have lived together in their Los Angeles home since 1993.
Originally from Dallas Frederick Burrows to Marian Ainsworth (mother) and George Frederick Burrows (father), Maxwell’s spouse, is from Burlington, Vermont, USA. He was born in the city on July 22, 1928.
Orson Bean has four children; his eldest sonwas born from his first marriage with the actress fromSibour and is called Michele Bean. The other three (son Ezekial Beans and Max Beans and daughter Susannah Breitbart) were born to him by Carolyn Maxwell.
Information about the sons of the actress is really hard to find; they are barely seen on red carpets or fail to make it to the entertainment industry’s star events. However, we do know that her daughter lost her husband in 2012. Los Angeles-born conservative commentator Andrew James Breitbart and Susannah married in 1997, after first meeting at a karaoke bar with a occasional friend in 1988.
Their union was blessed with four children named Samson Breitbart, Willie Breitbart, Charlie Breitbart and Mia Breitbart. Sadly, Andrew died on the first day of March 2012 after suffering a heart problem while walking at night in Brentwood.
Susannah has not remarried since losing her journalist, editor and columnist husband to death. She is currently raising her children alone in their home.