Biography / Wiki
The moon and the stars don’t glow as bright as her eyes, she is extremely beautiful and she is none other than ‘Marla Adams’, an American actress. She is better known as a soap opera actress.
She is better known for her role as Belle Clemons on the American soap opera “The Secret Storm” and as Dina Abbott Mergeron in the American television soap opera “The Young and the Restless” till 2020.
She was even nominated for an Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her marvelous performance in the longest-running opera, “The Young and the Restless”. She has a cute smile and beautiful looks with an attractive and charming personality.
Height / Weight / Age
Born on August 28, 1938. She has a good height of 175 Centimetres and is 5’7” in Feet & Inches. Her green eyes and shiny blonde hair enhance her beauty.
She seems fit with a weight of 56 kilograms and 123 lbs in pounds. Her figure measures 33 inches breast, 26 inches waist, and 34 inches hips.
| Date Of Birth | August 28, 1938 |
| Age | 86 Years |
| Height | In Centimeters –175 cm
In Feet & Inches – 5’7” |
| Weight | In Kilograms – 56 kg
In Pounds – 123 lbs |
| Eye Color | Green |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Figure Measurements | 33-26-34 |
| Bra Size | 32B |
| Dress Size | Not Known |
| Shoe Size | Not Known |
Net Worth
She has earned a good amount of money from her profession as a soap opera actress and has an estimated net worth of $1.6 million with all of her earnings.
Education / Family
Marla was born and raised in Ocean City, New Jersey, United States, and belongs to the white Caucasian ethnicity. She didn’t reveal any information with regard to her parents and siblings including their names too.
As for her education, she completed her schooling at Local High School and further enrolled at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts to pursue her career in acting.
Name |
Marla Adams |
| Nickname | Marla |
| Birth Place | Ocean City, New Jersey, United States |
| Profession | Actress |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
| School | Local High School |
| College | American Academy of Dramatic Arts |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Nationality | American |
| Home Town | New Jersey, United States |
| Debut | Splendor in the Grass (1961) |
| Fathers Name | Name Not Known |
| Mothers Name | Name Not Known |
| Brothers | Not Known |
| Sister | Not Known |
Career / Fashion And Style
She started her career in 1961 in the American Technicolor period drama film “Splendor in the Grass”. After that, she played small roles in the local theatre shows and got her career breakthrough in 1968 with the American soap opera “The Secret Storm”.
She played the role of Belle Clemons in this show and appreciated her a lot for her performance and stayed in the series till 1974. In 1975, she made her guest appearance as Rita Hudson in the 5th season of the American television series “Emergency!”.
After that, she appeared in the American television soap opera “The Young and the Restless” in the recurring role of Dina Abbott Mergeron in 1983. In 1991, 1996, and 2008, she made guest appearances in shows in her role as Dina Abbott Mergeron.
She began reprising her role as Dina in The Young and the Restless in May 2017 and received good reviews from juries. She earned an Emmy nomination for Best Supporting Actress for this film. She also appeared in the films like “The President’s Man” and “Gotcha!”.
From 1989-1990, she played the role of Helen Mullin in the American soap opera “Generations”. Thereafter, she appeared in the American television soap opera “The Bold and the Beautiful” in 1991.
After that, Adams appeared in series such as “Days of Our Lives”, and “Capitol”. In 2000, she appeared in the television film The President’s Man in the role of First Lady Mathews.
Boyfriends, Affairs, Husband, and More
Reflecting on her personal life, she got married twice in her life. She tied the marriage knot for the first time with her boyfriend, George who was a musician. She met George for the first time at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.
The couple welcomed a son named Trip and a daughter named Pam. George left Adams after their seven years of marriage for her best friend which broke her heart. After that, she got married for the second time and hasn’t disclosed the identity of her second husband.
| Boyfriends | Not Known |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Husband | George (First Husband)
Her second husband name is not known |
| Children | Daughter – Pam
Son – Trip |
Favorite Things
Here we are providing you a list of her favorite things.
| Favorite Actors | Not Known |
| Favorite Actress | Not Known |
| Favorite Musical Instrument | Not Known |
| Favorite Singer(s) | Not Known |
Some Interesting Facts About Marla Adams
- On October 15, 2020, she left her role in the Young and the Restless.
- Currently, she is suffering from complications related to Alzheimer’s disease.
- In 1958, she appeared on Broadway at The Visit at the Morosco Theatre.
- She is still active in her profession for the last 60 Years.
- When she started her career, she was only 23 years old.
- She received a phone call that she had been cast in the Dürrenmatt play on the same day when her father had passed away at the age of 56.
- She was advised by then head of Daytime, Fred Silverman to go out to California to pursue her career in acting.
Social Media Profile(s)
- Instagram – @marla1411
- Twitter – Not Known
- Facebook – Not Known