Dian Parkinson was born on Diana Lynn Batts; November 30,1944 and is an American former actress, model and beauty pageant titleholder.
15 Facts About Dian Parkinson
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Dian Parkinson represented the United States at Miss World 1965 in London, where she placed 1st runner-up.
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From 1975 to 1993, Parkinson served as a model on The Price Is Right.
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In 1965, while living in Falls Church, Virginia, Parkinson won the Miss District of Columbia USA title and competed as Diana Batts in the Miss USA 1965 pageant, where she placed fourth runner-up.
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Dian Parkinson went on to represent the United States in the international Miss World 1965 contest, and was first runner-up to Lesley Langley of the United Kingdom.
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In 1975, Dian Parkinson was a guest star on The Mary Tyler Moore Show.
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In 1978, Dian Parkinson appeared in the pilot of the TV series Vega$.
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From 1975 to 1993, Dian Parkinson was a model on the US television game show The Price Is Right.
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Dian Parkinson left the show in 1993, supposedly to "pursue other interests", as host Bob Barker announced during her final taping, which aired on June 18,1993.
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The suit was withdrawn in April 1995, with Dian Parkinson claiming it was too costly and had taken a toll on her health.
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Dian Parkinson was the cover girl of Playboy in December 1991 at the age of 47 and again in May 1993.
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In 1993, Dian Parkinson was the official spokesperson for the home exercise equipment machine EZ Krunch.
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In 1994, Dian Parkinson appeared as a guest on the animated talk show Space Ghost: Coast to Coast.
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In November 2019, Dian Parkinson listed a residence in Westlake Village, California.