Kim Winona

Kim Winona (born Constance Elaine Mackey, October 10, 1930 – June 23, 1978) was a Native American actress. Winona appeared with Keith Larsen in the CBS western television series Brave Eagle during 1955-1956 season.[2]

Kim Winona
Born
Constance Elaine Mackey[1]

(1930-10-10)October 10, 1930
Nebraska, United States
DiedJune 23, 1978 (aged 47)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Other namesConstance Marlow
OccupationActress, fine art painter and art teacher
Spouse(s)Harvey Buck

Born in Nebraska as Constance Elaine Mackey, Winona was 3/4 Sioux and grew up first on the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota and later in Spokane, Washington.[3] She graduated from North Central High School in Spokane.[4]

She was 25 years old when she landed the role of Morning Star, the romantic interest of Larsen's title role of Brave Eagle on Brave Eagle. A Roy Rogers production, Brave Eagle was the first series to present events from the view of the Native Indian protagonists.

Personal life

In 1951, Winona married Harvey Buck, whom she divorced within a year.[3]

Winona gave birth to two daughters, Migan in 1962 and Michelle in 1973. She died in June 1978 at the age of 47, reportedly at her own hand.

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References
  1. "Where are they now?". bygonetv.com.
  2. Alex McNeil, Total Television, New York: Penguin Books, 1996, 4th ed., p. 116
  3. Shearer, Lloyd (February 25, 1956). "From Tepee to TV". Honolulu Star-Bulletin. Hawaii, Honolulu. Parade. p. 74.
  4. "Former Resident Is Star in TV Series". Spokane Chronicle. December 19, 1955. p. 6. Retrieved May 21, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
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