Hazel Medina
| Hazel Medina | |
|---|---|
| Born |
October 8, 1937 Colon, Panama |
| Died |
February 14, 2012 (aged 74) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1967-2007 |
| Spouse(s) | Jerry Matz. 1981–2012 (her death) |
Hazel Medina (October 8, 1937 – February 14, 2012) was a Panamanian-born American actress and social worker. She made many guest appearances on television shows between 1969 and 2007, as well as appearing on stage as a member of Theater West and a founding member of the Group Repertory Theater.[1]
Career
1960s to 1970s
She made her on screen debut in the TV series I Spy in 1967, playing the younger sister of Bill Cosby's character. The she followed up with a part in Gunsmoke.[2] In 1970, she appeared in an episode of Medical Center, "The Rebel In White", playing the part of Hettie Simpson.[3]
1980s to 2000s
Her last role appears to be I Think I Love My Wife which was released in 2007.[4][5]
Illness and death
In 2007, Medina was diagnosed with Melanoma. She died from complications of the disease on February 14, 2012. She was 74 years of age.[6]
References
- ↑ Actress Hazel Medina dies at 74, Balanced performing with career as social worker, By VARIETY STAFF, Variety.com, Mar. 12, 2012, accessed November 3, 2012.
- ↑ New York Amsterdam News, 6/27/2012 - A celebration of the life of Hazel Medina-Matz
- ↑ Ultimate 70s.com - 1970-1982 TV show guest appearances for Hazel Medina:
- ↑ TV Guide - I Think I Love My Wife, Cast & Crew
- ↑ Obituaries in the Performing Arts, 2012, By Harris M. Lentz III - Page 195 Medina, Hazel
- ↑ Variety, March 12, 2012 - Actress Hazel Medina dies at 74
External links
- Hazel Medina on IMDb