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Kathy Garver Shines: Child Star's Enduring Sparkle
13 Aug
Summary
- Former child star Kathy Garver maintains her vibrant charm at 80.
- Garver began her career with a role in 'The Ten Commandments'.
- She achieved household name status for her role in 'Family Affair'.
At 80 years old, Kathy Garver retains the captivating charm that first enchanted audiences in the 1950s.
Garver's acting journey began at age nine as an uncredited extra in the 1955 film 'The Night of the Hunter'. She soon after landed a role in Cecil B. DeMille's monumental 1956 epic, 'The Ten Commandments', initially hired as an extra but impressing DeMille enough to earn expanded scenes.
Following other film roles and voice work, Garver attended UCLA. It was there she auditioned for and secured the role of Cissy Davis in the popular sitcom 'Family Affair'. The show's five-season run solidified her status as a household name.
Since 'Family Affair', Garver has maintained a consistent presence in entertainment, lending her voice to numerous animated series. She also co-hosted a television show and was nominated for a Grammy in 2025 for narrating an audiobook. She resides in California with her son and his family.
