See the glamorous portraits of actress and singer barbara eden, best known for her role as jeannie in i dream of jeannie When barbara eden accepted her lead role in i dream of jeannie, she wasn’t new to hollywood Learn about her film and tv career, awards, and stage performances in the 1960s.
Barbara eden in “i dream of jeannie” in 1965
Getty images eden got her big break as a recurring sketch performer on “the johnny carson show” in 1955.
Barbara eden, born barbara jean morehead in tucson, arizona, became one of america's most endearing and enduring actresses A graduate of abraham lincoln high school in san francisco, california, eden would go on to study at san francisco's city college as well as the san francisco conservatory of music and the elizabeth holloway school of theatre.