Age, Biography and Wiki
Debbie Weems (Deborah Weems) was born on 1 February, 1950 in Houston, Texas, U.S., is an American actress. Discover Debbie Weems's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 28 years old?
| Popular As |
Deborah Weems |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
28 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
1 February, 1950 |
| Birthday |
1 February |
| Birthplace |
Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Date of death |
22 February, 1978 |
| Died Place |
Manhattan, New York City, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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Debbie Weems Height, Weight & Measurements
At 28 years old, Debbie Weems height not available right now. We will update Debbie Weems's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Husband |
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Debbie Weems Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Debbie Weems worth at the age of 28 years old? Debbie Weems’s income source is mostly from being a successful actress. She is from United States. We have estimated Debbie Weems's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
actress |
Debbie Weems Social Network
Timeline
Deborah Weems (February 1, 1950 - February 22, 1978) was an American actress and singer.
She is best remembered for her recurring roles on the children's television program Captain Kangaroo.
Debbie Booth Weems was born in Houston, Texas to Benjamin and Rowene Weems.
Debbie was the second of three girls.
During her childhood her parents divorced and each remarried.
A half-sister was born of her mother's second marriage.
Two half-sisters and a stepsister were a part of her father's second marriage.
Her mother and stepfather later relocated to Marlin Texas
During the 1960s, Weems attended the Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan.
She played a lead role in productions such as Annie Get Your Gun, The King and I, and The Miracle Worker, as well as smaller roles in many other productions.
She also attended the Boston Conservatory of Music for two years ('68/'70) where she captured leading roles in two major productions - Carnival and Once Upon A Mattress.
Weems later moved to New York City, where she appeared in an Off Broadway musical, Godspell.
Weems was also a regular stock player at the Lakewood Musical Playhouse in Barnesville, Pennsylvania during 1971.
At Lakewood Debbie played Daisy in "On a Clear Day You Can See Forever," Princess Winnifred in "Once Upon a Mattress," Cleo in "The Most Happy Fella," and Meg Brockie in "Brigadoon."
She was originally scheduled to play the small role of Sally Cato in "Mame," but due to the sudden departure of the original leading lady, Debbie assumed the lead role of Mame with only one day of rehearsal before opening night.
Weems also appeared in various commercials.
From 1973 to 1978, Weems appeared as a regular on the hit CBS daily children's series, Captain Kangaroo.
In 1976, songs from the television series sung by Weems were released on an album, Debbie Weems Sings Songs from Captain Kangaroo, published by Wonderland Records.
She was later featured in an article in the October 23, 1976 edition of TV Guide, called Don’t Tell Your Mom About Debbie, which was about her career on Captain Kangaroo.
Weems suffered from typecasting, in which people always identified her as "that cute girl on Captain Kangaroo", hindering her ability to get roles for movies and TV shows geared toward the adult age group.
During her tenure on the show, Weems' only other role during this time was in the 1977 movie Between the Lines, where she played a small role of "Annie One".
Weems is believed to have suffered from anorexia and depression, shortly before her death, Weems was admitted to a residential treatment facility (The Country Place) in Connecticut.
On February 22, 1978, Debbie committed suicide.
Graveside funeral services were held at noon Saturday, February 25, 1978 at the family plot in Marlin, Texas.
Her family and closest friends surrounded her at the funeral.
The Reverend Allan Green, the Reverend H.B. Streater and the Rev. F.P. Goddard officiated.
Debbie Weems was 28 years old.
Despite her death, episodes starring Weems continued to be televised through the summer of 1978.
