Brenda Benet was a talented American TV actress known for her dramatic range and memorable guest roles across shows like Hogan’s Heroes, The FBI, Love American Style, Mannix, and Days of Our Lives. Over a 16-year career she built a solid résumé in classic television.
She was married first to former child star Paul Petersen, then to actor Bill Bixby . Her life ended tragically in 1982 when she took her own life at age 36.
