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Zina Bethune (1945–2012)

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Lovely, lithe and light-haired Zina Bethune, noted ballet dancer, choreographer and teacher, also had a promising acting career during the late 1950s and 1960s. The native New Yorker was born on February 17, 1945, the daughter of William Charles Bethune (who died in 1950 when Zina was 5) and established actress Ivy Bethune (née Vigner) of General Hospital fame... See full bio »

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in New York City, New York, USA

Died:

(age 66) in Los Angeles, California, USA
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2006 Wings of Legacy (short)
Eva
 
1995 Party of Five (TV series)
Ballet Teacher
– Where There's Smoke (1995) … Ballet Teacher
 
1988 The Boost
Dance Teacher/Choreographer
 
1987 Nutcracker: Money, Madness & Murder (TV mini-series)
Paula
 
1986 Santa Barbara (TV series)
Dr. Priscilla MacIntosh
– Episode #1.519 (1986) … Dr. Priscilla MacIntosh
 
1980 ABC Afterschool Specials (TV series)
Leslie Wade
– The Gymnast (1980) … Leslie Wade
 
1978 Police Story (TV series)
Shay's Neighbor
– A Chance to Live (1978) … Shay's Neighbor
 
1978 The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries (TV series)
Janice Cutler
– Arson and Old Lace (1978) … Janice Cutler
 
1978 The Next Step Beyond (TV series)
Diane Hollis
– Sin of Omission (1978) … Diane Hollis
 
1977 CHiPs (TV series)
Mother
– Aweigh We Go (1977) … Mother
 
1973-1976 Emergency! (TV series)
Beth Johnson / Robin Elder
– Grateful (1976) … Robin Elder
– Gossip (1974) … Beth Johnson
– The Old Engine (1973) … Beth Johnson
 
1974 Planet of the Apes (TV series)
Arn
– The Legacy (1974) … Arn
 
1974 Gunsmoke (TV series)
Jonnalee
– A Family of Killers (1974) … Jonnalee
 
1973 Young Dr. Kildare (TV series)
– The Accident (1973)
 
1970 Lancer (TV series)
Callie
– Chad (1970) … Callie
 
1967 Who's That Knocking at My Door
Girl
 
1967 The Invaders (TV series)
Sister Claire
– The Prophet (1967) … Sister Claire
 
1951 Love of Life (TV series)
Barbara Sterling #3 (1965-1970, 1971)
 
1962-1965 The Doctors and the Nurses (TV series)
Gail Lucas
– An Unweeded Garden (1965) … Gail Lucas
– The Heroine (1965) … Gail Lucas
– The Witnesses (1965) … Gail Lucas
– A39846 (1965) … Gail Lucas
– Threshold (1965) … Gail Lucas
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1960-1962 Route 66 (TV series)
Bonnie / Carrie
– Kiss the Maiden All Forlorn (1962) … Bonnie
– The Swan Bed (1960) … Carrie
 
1962 Cain's Hundred (TV series)
Lucinda
– The Swinger (1962) … Lucinda
 
1959-1961 The United States Steel Hour (TV series)
Ann Hilton / Bibs Blake
– Famous (1961) … Bibs Blake
– Call It a Day (1959) … Ann Hilton
 
1961 Play of the Week (TV series)
Anne
– The Potting Shed (1961) … Anne
 
1960 Naked City (TV series)
Jessica
– The Human Trap (1960) … Jessica
 
1960 Special for Women: The Cold Woman (TV movie)
The Daughter
 
1960 Sunrise at Campobello
Anna Roosevelt
 
1958 Young Dr. Malone (TV series)
Lisha Steele #1 (1959)
 
1959 Sunday Showcase (TV series)
Carol Reed
– People Kill People Sometimes (1959) … Carol Reed
 
1958 Little Women (TV movie)
Amy March
 
1958 Kraft Theatre (TV series)
Willie - Story #1
– Three Plays by Tennessee Williams: Moony's Kid Don't Cry (1958) … Willie - Story #1
– Three Plays by Tennessee Williams: This Property Is Condemned (1958)
 
1956-1958 Guiding Light (TV series)
Robin Lang / Robin Lang Bowden Fletcher
– Episode dated 15 April 1958 (1958) … Robin Lang Bowden Fletcher
– Episode dated 3 May 1956 (1956) … Robin Lang
 
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1987 Nutcracker: Money, Madness & Murder (TV mini-series) (choreographer)
 
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1963 The Judy Garland Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #1.6 (1963) … Herself
 
1963 Stump the Stars (TV series)
Herself - Guest Panelist
– Episode dated 1 April 1963 (1963) … Herself - Guest Panelist
 
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Personal Details

Other Works:

(1955) She danced in George Balanchine's ballet, "The Nutcracker," in New York City. See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Magazine Cover Photo  | See more »

Official Sites:

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Alternate Names:

Zina Feeley
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Personal Quote:

[on dancing and acting] I have to do both. See more »

Trivia:

She founded Bethune Theatredanse (now Theater Bethune) in 1980 and Infinite Dreams in 1980. Theater Bethune is a nonprofit dance and drama company that has toured internationally and performed at the White House in Washington D.C. Infinite Dreams is a dance and performance program that has tutored over 8,000 children with disabilities in Southern California. See more »

Star Sign:

Aquarius