maureen mccormick

August 5, 1956 (1956-08-05) (age 52)

Encino, California, U.S. Spouse(s) Michael Cummings (1985-present).

Maureen Denise McCormick (born August 5, 1956) is an American actress, reality show participant, and recording artist. She is best known as a child actor who played Marcia Brady in the television series The Brady Bunch from 1969 to 1974. Contents [hide] 1 Biography 1.1 Early life and career 1.2 Marcia Brady 1.3 Later career 1.4 Personal life 2 TV/Film/Stage appearances 3 Recording career 4 Maureen/Marcia portrayals 5 References 6 External links //

Biography

Early life and career

McCormick was born in Encino, California, the daughter of Irene (née Beckman) and William McCormick, a teacher.[1] She first gained notice at the age of six after winning the Baby Miss San Fernando Valley beauty pageant.[2] She made her television debut in 1964 in Barbie doll and Chatty Cathy commercials. She also lent her voice to the redesigned Chatty Cathy doll that was introduced in 1970. She appeared in two episodes of Bewitched and played guest roles on I Dream of Jeannie, Honey West, The Farmer's Daughter, and My Three Sons.

Marcia Brady Further information: The Brady Bunch Further information: Characters of The Brady Bunch

The Brady Bunch was an American sitcom about a blended family that aired from 1969 to 1974 on ABC and whose continued popularity has led to spinoffs, movies, and a largely uninterrupted airing in syndication. McCormick played the eldest daughter Marcia, a popular girl with a perky personality. Running plot lines revolved around middle sister Jan’s jealousy of Marcia’s popularity and Marcia’s unhappiness when something happens to her looks such as when she is fitted with braces or her nose is swollen after being hit by a football thrown by brother Peter. A popular episode revolved around ex Monkees singer Davy Jones; Disaster loomed when Marcia promised that Jones would play at her Junior High School prom before clinching the deal but it worked out in the end when Jones overhearing his manager rejecting her outside his rehearsal studio later agreed to perform at the prom. In one of the shows rare episodes about social concerns, “The Liberation of Marcia” dealt with feminism.

Later career

McCormick attempted to further her career after the cancellation of The Brady Bunch. Although she made guest appearances on numerous television series such as Happy Days, Donny & Marie, Love Boat, and Fantasy Island, and played supporting roles in a few B-movies (including 1979's Vacation in Hell, Skatetown, U.S.A. and 1987's Return to Horror High), she was never able to completely distance herself from her Brady role due to the sitcom's continuous