Audra Lindley
American actress and television star
Born
September 24th, 1918
106 years ago
Died
October 16th, 1997
27 years ago — 79 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Portrayed Helen Roper on 'Three's Company'
Starred in 'The Ropers'
Appeared in 'The Brady Bunch'
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