American film and television actress

Shirley Mae Tanner (born May 22, 1934) is an American film and television actress. She is known for playing the role of "Eileen Sherwood" in the American situation comedy television series My Sister Eileen.

Born in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of Theodore Tanner. Bonne began her career in 1955, appearing in the sitcom television series The People's Choice, in which she played the role of "Ginny Hondecker". She continued her career mainly appearing in television programs and having uncredited roles in films, in which Bonne later won the role of “Eileen Sherwood” in the new CBS situation comedy television series My Sister Eileen, in 1960. She replaced actress, Anne Helm.

Bonne (center) with Stubby Kaye and Elaine Strich in My Sister Eileen, 1961

Bonne guest-starred in television programs, including, Bonanza, Star Trek: The Original Series, Mr. Novak, Mannix, That Girl and The Joey Bishop Show. She retired her career in 1970, in which her last credit was from the television program I Dream of Jeannie. Bonne retired to Palm Springs, California.

References

External links

• Shirley Bonne at IMDb
• Shirley Bonne at the TCM Movie Database
• Shirley Bonne at AllMovie
• Rotten Tomatoes profile