CONNECTING COMMUNITIES
IN NORTHWEST INDIANA
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Notable Personalities
Born, Raised, or Became Famous in Lake, Porter Counties Indiana
and Surrounding Illinois Communities.

 
 

Betsy Palmer
(original name Patricia Betsy Hrunek)

Born in East Chicago, Indiana November 1, 1929.
Actress who played Virginia Bullock (Aunt Ginny) from 1988 to 1991 in "Knots Landing", played Mrs. Voorhees in the Friday the 13th movies. She was the host of "Girl Talk" a TV series from 1969-1970 and was a panelist on "I've Got a Secret" from 1957 to 1967.  Ms. Palmer has also appeared in numerous films and TV shows.  She is involved in theatre and is currently working again in movies.

Additional Information Links: Betsy Palmer interview
  Where Are They Now?: Betsy Palmer
 
 

If you know of a notable personality that is not on this list, who was born or raised in Lake , Porter Counties Indiana or Surrounding Illinois Communities please feel free to e-mail your suggestions to: ljackson@lakeco.lib.in.us
Page was last updated on December 15, 2007

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