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Barbara Eden Turns 94 as 'I Dream of Jeannie' Nears 60th Anniversary

The TV icon's milestone comes with website-listed fan appearances next month.

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Barbara Eden was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1988.

Overview

  • Barbara Eden celebrated her 94th birthday on August 23, best known for portraying Jeannie opposite Larry Hagman on the NBC sitcom that aired from 1965 to 1970.
  • Her official site lists an appearance at The Hollywood Show in Burbank on Saturday, September 6, with organizers promoting an exclusive narration about her Jeannie role followed by a Q&A.
  • She is also slated to appear at FanX in Salt Lake City from September 25 to 27, offering additional meet-and-greet opportunities for fans.
  • 'I Dream of Jeannie' marks its 60th anniversary on September 18, underscoring the enduring appeal that keeps the series in syndication.
  • Eden’s career began in 1950s television and films, including I Love Lucy and the Elvis Presley movie Flaming Star, and later brought honors such as a 1988 Hollywood Walk of Fame star and a 2011 memoir.