American actress, businesswoman, philanthropist, and film industry pioneer Denise DuBarry was talented. DuBarry, born in Killeen, Texas, on March 6, 1956, made an impression on and off-screen with her acting and business skills. Her support of the Coachella Valley film scene is still remembered in the entertainment world.
Early Hollywood career
Denise DuBarry’s breakthrough performance as Lieutenant Samantha Green in Baa Baa Black Sheep (1976-1978) launched her career. DuBarry played a kind nurse who worked with Robert Conrad’s Pappy Boyington in the WWII drama. Fans loved her as Samantha Green, making her a series highlight.
Beyond Black Sheep Squadron, DuBarry participated in other notable 1970s and 1980s shows, including Match Game, where she was a panellist, CHiPs, The Devil, and Max Devlin (1981). Her cinematic appearances in Being There (1979) and Monster in the Closet (1986) established her as a talented performer.
Venture into business and entrepreneurship
DuBarry ventured into business as her acting career flourished. She and her husband Bill Hay launched direct response firm Thane International Inc. in 1990. Innovative television marketing and direct sales techniques made the firm successful. For nearly 15 years, DuBarry guided Thane International’s strategic direction as its Chief Creative Officer until her 2005 departure.
DuBarry was a savvy entrepreneur outside Thane International. She was an influential person in Palm Springs’ business scene and spoke at events including the Women in Business Awards.
Giving and Advocacy
Denise DuBarry was a dedicated philanthropist and social activist outside of acting and business. As a leader of Palm Springs Women in Film and Television (PSWIFT), she championed the Coachella Valley film industry. DuBarry was also active in several health and wellness charities.
Her involvement with local foundations and support of women’s empowerment and healthcare showed her desire for giving back. Known for her generosity and activism for many issues, DuBarry dedicated her life to helping others.
Private Life and Legacy
Denise DuBarry’s personal and professional lives were colourful. She married actor Gary Lockwood in 1982 and had Samantha Lockwood, who followed in her mother’s footsteps into acting. In 1992, DuBarry married Bill Hay, her second husband, after their 1988 divorce. One of Bill Hay and Denise’s most successful business partnerships was Thane International.
After battling a rare and dangerous fungal infection, Denise DuBarry, 63, died on March 23, 2019. Friends, relatives, and coworkers mourned her death, remembering her as a kind, committed person who had a major influence on her town and the film business.
She left a legacy in entertainment and commerce. She was an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and women’s rights activist as well as a film and television icon. The legacy of Denise DuBarry lives on in her daughter Samantha Lockwood’s acting career.
Conclusion
Denise DuBarry was more than an actress. She was a business pioneer, philanthropist, and film and social activist. Her life and work, on-screen and off, shaped everyone who knew her. Denise DuBarry inspires others via her television roles, entrepreneurship, and charity work.
