Dian Parkinson is a former model and actress known for her long career as a model on the popular television show “Reasonable price“ .
Born November 30, 1944 in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Dian was recognized as a beauty pageant contestant and was crowned Miss District of Columbia USA in 1965.
She represented the United States in the 1965 Miss World pageant and won first runner-up. Parkinson’s career took off when she participated in “Reasonable price” as a model, where she worked for 18 years.
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- Full name: Dian Parkinson
- Date of birth: November 30, 1944
- Age: 79 years old
- Gender: Female
- Place of birth: Jacksonville, North Carolina, United States
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: Retired Model and Television Personality
- Height: 5ft 7ins (1.70m)
- Parents: None
- Siblings: None
- Spouse: Robert E. Parkinson (1967)
- Children: None
- Relationship status: Complicated
- Net Worth: Estimated $3 million
Early life and education
Dian Parkinson, now 79, was born on November 30, 1944, in Jacksonville, North Carolina, USA. She grew up in Falls Church, Virginia, where her parents moved when she was four years old.
However, the identities of her parents and siblings have not been confirmed.
Growing up in a strict Catholic family with a military background, Dian felt the urge to break free from the constraints and religious beliefs imposed on her.
When she turned 18, she entered beauty pageants and developed a love for bikini catwalks to show off her beauty.
Personal life
Dian Parkinson married Robert E. Parkinson, executive director of the Miss Universe program, in 1967.
However, their marriage ended in divorce after a few years. Then, on July 30, 1977, she married E. Duke Vincent, a famous Hollywood film producer known for his work on popular television series such as “Beverly Hills, 90210″ And “Enchanted.”
The couple eventually divorced. Dian was rumored to have had relationships with other television producers, including a reported marriage to Robert C. Gardener in 2000.
She also collaborated with photographer Bert Stern during her time as an exclusive model for Cosmopolitan magazine and Blackglama Furs.
Career
Dian Parkinson began her professional modeling career in 1965 after winning the title of Miss District of Columbia USA.
That year, she represented DC in the Miss USA pageant and won fourth place. She also competed in the Miss World pageant that same year and won second place.
During her early years in the modeling industry, Dian had the opportunity to work with actor and comedian Bob Hope.
She accompanied his delegation to the USO Show and appeared as a model and entertainer at the Bob Hope British Classic golf tournament.
Dian made her television debut in 1974, starring in Hal Cooper’s film “Jerry.” Her television career began in 1975 when she appeared as a guest star in an episode of “The Mary Tyler Moore Show“ .
Throughout the late 1970s and early 1980s, she took on various roles in popular television shows such as “Vega$” And “Reasonable price“ .
However, her modeling role in “TReasonable price” from 1975 to 1993 cemented Dian’s reputation. She became the second-longest-serving model on the show, retiring after an impressive 18 years.
Besides her appearance on “Reasonable price,” Dian has made guest appearances on other game and talk shows such as “The Maury Povich Show,” “New Hollywood Squares,” And “The Joan Rivers Show.“
She also appeared in several episodes of “The Regis and Kathie Lee Show” with fellow model Janice Pennington.
Net worth
Dian Parkinson’s net worth is around $3 million.
She has amassed a considerable fortune throughout her successful career as a model and television presenter.
Social media
- Instagram Name: None
- Twitter Username: None
List of movies played
- Jerry
- The Mary Tyler Moore Show
- Vega$
- Reasonable price
