Dagmar

Dagmar (November 29, 1921 – October 9, 2001) was a buxom television personality.

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November 29 - 1921 - October 9 - 2001 - Television

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She was born in Huntington, West Virginia, United States, as Virginia Ruth Egnor . In the 1940s, she became a fashion photographer's model and later entered show business.

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Huntington, West Virginia - United States - 1940s

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She developed a very successful "dumb blonde" act, and appeared on such shows as Milton Berle's Texaco Star Theater, Broadway Open House, Dagmar's Canteen, and Hollywood Squares.

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Milton Berle - Texaco Star Theater - Broadway Open House - Hollywood Squares

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She was married three times, to Angelo Lewis, Danny Dayton and Richard Hinds. She died at age 79.

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She is most famous for giving her stage name to the chrome bulges on the front bumper of many 1950s cars.

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