Millie Perkins

Millie Perkins (born May 12, 1938 in Passaic, New Jersey) is an American actress.

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May 12 - 1938 - Passaic, New Jersey - American

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With much fanfare, in 1959 she appeared in her first film as the star of The Diary of Anne Frank. She was then signed to appear in the 1961 Elvis Presley film, Wild in the Country. For a short time she was one of the bright young stars of Hollywood but left filmmaking in the latter part of the 1960s, returning only several years later.

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The Diary of Anne Frank - Elvis Presley - Wild in the Country - Hollywood

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In 1960 she married actor Dean Stockwell but divorced two years later.

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In 1986 Perkins costarred as Sean Penn's mother in the fact-based film At Close Range also starring Christopher Walken.

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Sean Penn - At Close Range - Christopher Walken

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Perkins continues to perform both in film and on television.

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