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Lynda Louise Day George (born Lynda Louise Day; December 11, 1944) is an American television and film actress whose career spanned three decades from the 1960s to the 1980s. She was a cast member on Mission: Impossible (1971–1973). She was also the wife of actor Christopher George.
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Life and career
[edit]Day George was born in San Marcos, Texas. Originally known as Lynda Day, she began her career in the 1960s with the Eileen Ford modeling agency working as a top model in print and TV commercials, and then on Broadway starring in The Devils opposite Jason Robards and Anne Bancroft.[2] Bancroft acted as a mentor to Day, who described working on the play as formative to her acting.[3] She auditioned for the film Bye Bye Birdie but was not cast.[3] She then moved to Los Angeles and began a long television career with guest roles on many series of the 1960s, including Route 66, Flipper, T.H.E. Cat, Here Come the Brides, The Green Hornet, Mannix, The Fugitive, The Invaders, It Takes a Thief, The Virginian, Good Morning World, Lancer and Bonanza. She starred in the first of the two Universal/NBC TV-pilot films based around psychiatrist/supernatural investigator Dr. David Sorrell (played by Louis Jourdan), Fear No Evil in 1969.[3] She had her first major role as Amelia Cole in a short-lived 1970–1971 television series, The Silent Force, and later starred in the television pilot for Cannon in 1971. That same year, she was cast as Casey in the critically acclaimed series Mission: Impossible, garnering a Golden Globe nomination in 1972 and an Emmy Award nomination in 1973. During the show's last season, she missed ten episodes because of her maternity leave and was temporarily replaced by Barbara Anderson.[3]
She first met actor Christopher George while they were both models at Eileen Ford.[4] They starred together in the 1966 independent film The Gentle Rain, Day's first role in a theatrical film, by which time she was married to her first husband.[3] While working together again in the 1970 John Wayne film Chisum, Day and Christopher George became romantically involved and were married on May 15, 1970; Day divorced her first husband earlier that year.[3]
Thereafter, she became Lynda Day George and co-starred in multiple television films with her husband over the next 10 years, including The House on Greenapple Road (1970), Mayday at 40,000 Feet! (1976), and Cruise Into Terror (1978). They also worked together in episodes of The F.B.I. (1970), Mission: Impossible (1971), McCloud (1975), The Love Boat (1977), and Vega$ (1978). They guest-starred in television's Wonder Woman in 1976, with Lynda playing villain Fausta Grables, the Nazi Wonder Woman.[5][6] The many co-star roles came about because she and her husband had the same agent, who was aware that they enjoyed working with one another.[3]
She continued her television work throughout the 1970s with guest roles on television series The Immortal, which starred husband Christopher; Police Story; Kung Fu; Marcus Welby, M.D.; and Barnaby Jones. She appeared with her husband on an episode of Celebrity Bowling in 1975. She played supporting roles in Rich Man, Poor Man; Roots; and Once an Eagle. In 1977, she appeared on the game shows Match Game '77 and Tattletales, the latter with her husband Christopher.
Her movie career is noted for several horror cult films in which she co-starred with her husband Christopher, including Day of the Animals (1977), Pieces (1982), and Mortuary (1983). She also co-starred with John Saxon in the 1980 horror film Beyond Evil.
Christopher George died of a heart attack on November 28, 1983, at the age of 52.[3] Lynda worked only sporadically after that, in guest roles on Fantasy Island (appearing several times on the series, playing a different character each time); Murder, She Wrote; Hardcastle and McCormick; and Blacke's Magic. She was also a regular guest on various religious television programs. In one of her final performances, Lynda reprised the role of Casey (now given the full name Lisa Casey) on an episode of the revived Mission: Impossible television series in 1989.[3]
In 2021, George announced that she was ready to return to acting.[7] As of 2023, however, no new roles have been announced.[3]
Marriages
[edit]She was first married to Joseph Pantano from 1963 to 1970, with one son, Nicky. She left Pantano to marry Christopher George.[8] She was married to him from May 15, 1970, until his death on November 28, 1983, and they had one daughter, Krisinda Casey.[3] They filed suit to have Nicky Pantano legally declared as Christopher's natural son.[3] In 1990, Lynda George married actor and producer Doug Cronin, who died of cancer on December 4, 2010; they resided in Los Angeles and Gardiner, Washington.[9][10][11]
Memoir
[edit]On January 17, 2020, during an interview with entertainment correspondent Ed Robertson of TV Confidential, George announced that she was collaborating with a biographer on a memoir centered on her acting career. The working title is Lynda Day George: A Hollywood Memoir.[citation needed] Her biographer co-author died in 2021, but in 2023 George said she is still resolved that the book will eventually be published, and that her agent is working on finding another co-author and a publisher.[3]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | The Outsider | Kim | |
| 1962 | Route 66 | Bibi | Episode: "You Never Had It So Good" |
| 1963 | Route 66 | Allison | Episode: "A Long Way from St. Louie" |
| Rockabye the Infantry | Connie Mahoney | TV short | |
| 1964 | Flipper | Linda Granville | Episode: "Second Time Around" |
| NBC Children's Theatre | Maid Marian | Episode: "Robin Hood" | |
| 1966 | Felony Squad | Karen Anders | Episode: "Fear Below" |
| T.H.E. Cat | Lisa Heller | Episode: "The System" | |
| The Green Hornet | Ardis Ralston | Episode: "Deadline for Death" | |
| Hawk | Charlotte Burns | Episode: "Game with a Dead End" | |
| Seaway | Leonora | Episode: "Don't Forget to Wipe the Blood Off: Parts 1 & 2" | |
| The Gentle Rain | Judy Reynolds | ||
| 1967 | The F.B.I. | Mindy Platt | Episode: "Sky on Fire" |
| Carol Grant | Episode: "Line of Fire" | ||
| Mannix | Carol Blake | Episode: "Then the Drink Takes the Man" | |
| The Invaders | Janet Wilk | Episode: "The Trial" | |
| Cowboy in Africa | Liz Carter | Episode: "What's an Elephant Mother to Do?" | |
| Coronet Blue | Jenny Straigh | Episode: "A Dozen Demons" | |
| The Virginian | Judy Atkins | Episode: "A Welcoming Town" | |
| The Fugitive | Nadine Newmark | Episode: "There Goes the Ball Game" | |
| 1968 | Lancer | Sarah Cassidy | Episode: "The Escape" |
| Bonanza | Lisa Jackson | Episode: "The Stronghold" | |
| It Takes a Thief | Samantha Sutton | Episode: "A Matter of Royal Larceny" | |
| Good Morning World | Cecily Hutton | Episode: "For My Daughter's Hand, You'll Get My Foot" | |
| The F.B.I. | Joyce Carr | Episode: "The Widow" | |
| Felony Squad | Julie Brown | Episode: "The Flip Side of Fear: Parts 1 & 2" | |
| The Sound of Anger | Barbara Keeley | Television movie | |
| 1969 | Fear No Evil | Barbara Anholt | |
| 1970 | Chisum | Sue McSween | |
| The Immortal | Terry Kerwin | Episode: "Man on a Punched Card" | |
| Here Come the Brides | Valerie | Episode: "Two Women" | |
| House on Greenapple Road | Lillian Crane | Television movie | |
| The F.B.I. | Maria Pierce | Episode: "Return to Power" | |
| 1970–1971 | The Silent Force | Amelia Cole | Main cast |
| 1971 | Cannon | Christie Redfield | Episode: "Pilot" |
| The Sheriff | Alma Gregory | Television movie | |
| 1971–1973 | Mission: Impossible | (Lisa) Casey | Main role (seasons 6-7) |
| 1973 | Barnaby Jones | Ellie Briggs | Episode: "Stand-In for Death" |
| Police Story | Angela Wilson | Episode: "The Big Walk" | |
| Set This Town on Fire | Molly Thornburgh | Television movie | |
| She Cried Murder | Sarah Cornell | Television movie | |
| 1974 | Petrocelli | Vickie Richardson | Episode: "By Reason of Madness" |
| Thriller | Cathy More | Episode: "Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are" | |
| Marcus Welby, M.D. | Leigh Conforti | Episode: "I've Promised You a Father: Part 1" | |
| Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law | Leigh Conforti | Episode: "I've Promised You a Father: Part 2" | |
| The Magician | Stacey Hyatt | Episode: "The Illusion of Black Gold" | |
| Kung Fu | Dora Burnham | Episode: "In Uncertain Bondage" | |
| Panic on the 5:22 | Mary Ellen Lewis | Television movie | |
| 1975 | Barnaby Jones | Brina Douglas | Episode: "Double Vengeance" |
| Ellery Queen | Alma Van Dine | Episode: "The Adventure of the Comic Book Crusader" | |
| Death Among Friends | Lisa Manning | Television movie | |
| Barbary Coast | Clio Du Bois | Episode: "The Barbary Coast" | |
| McCloud | Stacy Decker | Episode: "Sharks!" | |
| The Trial of Chaplain Jensen | Louise Kennelly | Television movie | |
| 1976 | Mayday at 40,000 Feet! | Cathy Armello | Television movie |
| Wonder Woman | Fausta Grables | Episode: "The Nazi Wonder Woman" | |
| Rich Man, Poor Man | Linda Quayles | TV Miniseries, 1 episode | |
| Most Wanted | Laurie Chandler | Episode: "The Ten-Percenter" | |
| Once an Eagle | Marge Krisler | TV Miniseries, 4 episodes | |
| Twin Detectives | Nancy Pendleton | Television movie | |
| 1977 | Roots | Mrs. Reynolds | TV Miniseries, 3 episodes |
| Murder at the World Series | Margot Mannering | Television movie | |
| Day of the Animals | Terry Marsh | ||
| Match Game '77 | |||
| It Happened at Lakewood Manor | Valerie Adams | Television movie | |
| Switch | Dominique Deveraux | Episode: "Two on the Run" | |
| 1978 | Cruise Into Terror | Sandra Barry | Television movie |
| The Return of Captain Nemo | Kate | TV Miniseries, 3 episodes | |
| Fantasy Island | Iris Chandler | Episode: "Trouble, My Lovely/The Common Man" | |
| Nancy Harding | Episode: "Homecoming/The Sheikh" | ||
| The Love Boat | Laura Wakefield | Episode: "A Selfless Love/The Nubile Nurse/Parents Know Best" | |
| Vega$ | Sandra Wells | Episode: "Serve, Volley and Kill" | |
| 1979 | Racquet | Monica Gordon | |
| The Love Boat | Peggy Rossmore | Episode: "Play by Play/Cindy/What's a Brother For?" | |
| The Littlest Hobo | Lisa Phillips | Episode: "Little Girl Lost" | |
| 1980 | Fantasy Island | Lorraine Peters | Episode: "With Affection, Jack the Ripper/Gigolo" |
| Beyond Evil | Barbara Andrews | ||
| Casino | Carol | Television movie | |
| 1981 | Fantasy Island | Dr. Carla Frankenstein | Episode: "The Lady and the Monster/The Last Cowboy" |
| 1982 | Benson | as Gabrielle Simone | season 4 episodes 1 & 2 |
| Pieces | Mary Riggs | ||
| The Love Boat | Barbara Lee | Episode: "Green, But Not Jolly/Past Perfect Love/Instant Family" | |
| Mortuary | Eve Parson | ||
| 1983 | Masquerade | Jackie | Episode: "Girls for Sale" |
| Young Warriors | Beverly Carrigan | ||
| 1984 | Fantasy Island | Nora Leonard | Episode: "Sweet Life/Games People Play" |
| 1985 | Murder, She Wrote | Diane Shelley | Episode: "My Johnny Lies Over the Ocean" |
| Hardcastle and McCormick | Mrs. Burt Schneider | Episode: "Too Rich and Too Thin" | |
| 1986 | Blacke's Magic | Louise Richmond | Episode: "Address Unknown" |
| 1989 | Mission: Impossible | Lisa Casey | Episode: "Reprisal" |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Production | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Golden Globe | Best TV Actress - Drama | Mission: Impossible | Nominated |
| 1973 | Emmy Award | Outstanding Continued Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role (Drama Series - Continuing) | Mission: Impossible | Nominated |
References
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- ^ "Lynda Day George Celebrates Milestone Mission: Impossible Anniversary". PR.com. September 24, 2021.
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- ^ Bruno, Katie (October 8, 2021). "Lynda Day George: Love Without Fear". Closer Weekly.
- ^ "Rat Patrol Bios". klio.net. Retrieved 2007-07-01.
- ^ Hal Erickson (2012). "Movies: Biography for Lynda Day George". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Archived from the original on 2012-10-18.
- ^ Nolasco, Stephanie (September 17, 2021). "'Mission Impossible' star Lynda Day George talks filming TV series". FoxNews.com.
- ^ Film Fatales: Women in Espionage Films and Television, 1962-1973, By Tom Lisanti, Louis Paul, Eileen O'Neill, Published by McFarland, 2002, ISBN 0-7864-1194-5, ISBN 978-0-7864-1194-8.
- ^ "Death and Memorial Notice: Douglas Phillip Cronin". Peninsula Daily News. North Olympic Peninsula, Washington. 2011. Retrieved 20 November 2011.
- ^ Urbani de la Paz, Diane (5 March 2010). "Lynda Day George on love, life in the Northwest and her Oscar party". Peninsula Daily News. Retrieved 13 June 2015.
- ^ "'Mission: Impossible' Star Lynda Day George Had 3 Unlucky Marriages And Was Widowed Twice". fabiosa.com. Retrieved 2020-07-23.
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Early life
Birth and family background
Lynda Louise Day, later known professionally as Lynda Day George, was born on December 11, 1944, in San Marcos, Texas.[1][9][11] Her family later relocated to Phoenix, Arizona, where she grew up and attended West Phoenix High School.[12][13] Details about her immediate family remain limited in public records, with no specific information available on her parents' names or occupations. George has spoken of significant family losses, including the deaths of her mother, father, and stepfather over the years.[14] She had one known sibling, a brother who succumbed to cancer in the 1970s.[9][11] Her early years transitioned from rural Texas to an urban environment in Phoenix, though specific childhood experiences or early influences shaping her later ambitions are not well-documented. These roots laid the groundwork for her transition to pursuing opportunities beyond her hometown in her teenage years.[15]Move to Hollywood and initial pursuits
Lynda Day relocated to Hollywood, California, as a teenager in the early 1960s, drawn by aspirations in the entertainment industry.[9][2] Initially, she pursued modeling as her primary creative outlet, signing with the renowned Eileen Ford agency in New York before transitioning her career westward, where she established herself as a top model appearing in print advertisements and television commercials.[16][11] Day faced common challenges as a newcomer, including the competitive nature of the modeling world and the need to build visibility through persistent networking and portfolio development, while forgoing earlier dreams of becoming a surgeon.[3][9] Her early opportunities included minor non-speaking roles in commercials and print work, influenced by the professional mentorship and high standards of the Eileen Ford agency, which provided key guidance during this transitional phase.[16]Acting career
Television roles and breakthrough
Lynda Day George began her television career in the 1960s with a series of guest appearances on popular shows, particularly crime dramas and westerns, which helped establish her presence in the medium. Notable early roles included appearances on Route 66 in 1962, Flipper in 1964 as Linda Granville, Mannix in 1968, Here Come the Brides, and The Wild Wild West.[13][17] These episodic parts showcased her versatility and poise, often casting her in supporting roles that highlighted her striking looks and emerging acting skills. Her first major television role came in 1970 with the short-lived ABC series The Silent Force, where she portrayed Amelia Cole, a member of an undercover team combating organized crime in southern California.[18][19] The show, which ran for 15 episodes, marked a significant step up from guest spots, allowing George to develop a recurring character in a high-stakes procedural drama. This opportunity built on her prior modeling background and positioned her for more prominent work. George's breakthrough arrived in 1971 when she joined the cast of Mission: Impossible as Lisa Casey, the team's mistress of disguises, a role she held through the series' sixth and seventh seasons until its conclusion in 1973.[20] Her agent informed her of the opportunity, which she described as incredibly exciting: "I couldn’t believe it!" as it transitioned her from one-off parts to a series regular.[20] Casey was depicted as a multifaceted agent skilled in voice imitation, hand-to-hand combat, and impersonation, often posing as girlfriends or associates to infiltrate targets.[21] During the final season, George took maternity leave and missed seven episodes, with Barbara Anderson temporarily filling in.[21] Reflecting on the experience, George noted the show's appeal lay in its variety: "I absolutely loved doing Mission because every episode was different and they were all fun," crediting it with advancing more realistic and individualized portrayals of women on television.[20] Following Mission: Impossible, George continued with notable guest spots that reinforced her television profile, including appearances on Wonder Woman in 1976, Vegas in 1979 and multiple roles on Fantasy Island from 1978 to 1982, such as Iris Chandler and Dr. Carla Frankenstein.[22] These roles often emphasized strong, independent female characters, aligning with her persona as a capable performer in action-oriented narratives. Overall, her television work, particularly the Mission: Impossible tenure, significantly elevated her visibility, transforming her from a guest actress into a recognized television star during the 1970s.[20]Film appearances
Lynda Day George's transition from television to feature films began in the mid-1960s, with her debut in the American-Brazilian drama The Gentle Rain (1966), directed by Burt Balaban, where she portrayed Judy Reynolds, a young woman fleeing to Rio de Janeiro after an annulled marriage and falling in love with a mute architect played by Christopher George.[23] This role marked her initial foray into cinema, showcasing her in a supporting capacity within a romantic melodrama that emphasized emotional intimacy over action.[24] By 1970, she appeared in the Western Chisum, directed by Andrew V. McLaglen, as Sue McSween, the wife of a storekeeper entangled in the Lincoln County War, alongside John Wayne in the title role; this supporting part highlighted her ability to convey resilience in historical ensemble narratives. Throughout the 1970s and into the 1980s, Day George's film work increasingly gravitated toward the horror genre, often featuring her in prominent roles that capitalized on her poised screen presence amid escalating threats. In Day of the Animals (1977), an eco-horror film directed by William Girdler, she co-starred with her husband Christopher George as Shirley Goodwine, a professor's wife caught in a survival ordeal when ultraviolet radiation drives wildlife to attack a group of hikers in the Sierra Nevada.[25] This collaboration extended to the slasher Pieces (1982), directed by Juan Piquer Simón, where she played Mary Riggs, a professor investigating co-ed murders on a Boston campus, reuniting the couple in a gory puzzle-themed thriller that became a cult favorite for its over-the-top violence.[26] Their final joint project, the slasher Mortuary (1982), directed by Howard Avedis, cast her as Eve Parson, a mother whose family uncovers sinister activities at a funeral home; Christopher George's role as the undertaker was his last before his death later that year.[27] Beyond horror, Day George's filmography included ventures into other genres, such as the disaster-themed It Happened at Lakewood Manor (1977, also known as Ants!), a made-for-television movie where she portrayed a guest endangered by an army of fire ants infesting a resort, blending suspense with ensemble drama. In dramas like Beyond Evil (1980), directed by Herbert L. Strock, she took the lead as Barbara Andrews, a woman terrorized by a possessed statue on her property, demonstrating her shift toward more central, psychologically intense characters. Her roles evolved from peripheral supports in early Westerns and romances to leading positions in horror, where she often embodied strong-willed women confronting supernatural or monstrous perils, complementing the serialized intensity of her television work without overshadowing it.[7] The death of Christopher George from a heart attack on July 28, 1983, profoundly influenced Day George's cinematic output, leading to her appearance in Young Warriors (1983) as Beverly Carrigan, a mother aiding vigilante youths in an action-drama, but prompting a broader retreat from feature films thereafter. Post-1983, she focused primarily on sporadic television guest spots, with no major theatrical releases, reflecting a deliberate scaling back amid personal grief.[7]Personal life
Marriages
Lynda Day George's first marriage was to Joseph Pantano in 1963, which lasted until their divorce in 1970.[9] Little is documented about the circumstances of their meeting, as it occurred early in her modeling career before her rise to prominence in acting.[18] Her second marriage, to actor Christopher George, began on May 15, 1970, following their initial encounter as models at the Eileen Ford agency in New York, where they posed together for a fashion layout.[2] They reconnected professionally on the set of the 1966 film The Gentle Rain and their romance blossomed while co-starring in the 1970 Western Chisum, leading to collaborations in several subsequent projects.[3] The union endured until George's sudden death from a heart attack on November 28, 1983, at age 52, leaving Day George widowed after 13 years of marriage.[28] In 1990, after several years of widowhood, Day George married actor and producer Doug Cronin on March 17, a longtime friend of her late husband who offered her companionship in her later years.[28] This third marriage lasted until Cronin's death from cancer on December 4, 2010.[1]Family and residences
In the 1970s, she endured significant family losses, including the death of her 26-year-old brother from cancer, which deepened her sense of responsibility toward her remaining relatives.[12] George has two children from her marriages: son Nicholas "Nicky" George, born to her first husband Joseph Pantano, and daughter Krisinda Casey George, born on July 22, 1972, in Los Angeles to her second husband Christopher George.[3] From her third marriage, she has two stepdaughters, Lisa Cronin and Wendy Cronin.[29] Krisinda, often called Casey, has maintained a notably private life away from the public eye, with limited appearances alongside her mother at events such as a 1990 concert tour.[30] George has shared few personal anecdotes about her daughter, emphasizing their close bond and shared moments of quiet family support amid life's challenges.[14] Following the deaths of both her parents and stepfather, George assumed a primary caregiver role for her extended family, prioritizing their well-being during periods of grief and transition.[31] George's residences reflected her career and family stages. During her marriages, she established family homes in Los Angeles, where she raised her children in the heart of the entertainment industry.[3] In her later years, following her 1990 marriage to Doug Cronin, George split time between Los Angeles and Gardiner, Washington, eventually settling primarily in the latter after Cronin's death in 2010; her Washington home, situated between the ocean and an inlet, has become a serene retreat for gardening and local community involvement, often shared with her daughter.[14]Later years
Retirement and sporadic work
Following the sudden death of her husband, actor Christopher George, from a heart attack on November 28, 1983, at age 52, Lynda Day George significantly reduced her acting commitments.[28] She took on only a handful of guest roles in the mid- to late-1980s, including appearances on Fantasy Island in 1984 and Murder, She Wrote in 1985, as well as episodes of Hardcastle and McCormick during that period.[2] These limited engagements reflected a broader slowdown in her career, as she navigated profound personal loss.[14] By the early 1990s, George had effectively retired from acting, with her final credited role being a guest appearance as Lisa Casey in the 1989 episode "Reprisal" of the Mission: Impossible revival series.[32] This decision was heavily influenced by ongoing grief from her husband's death, compounded by the losses of her mother, father, stepfather, and brother, which prompted her to prioritize family care and a more private existence over professional pursuits.[14] In a 2010 interview, she described her shift away from Hollywood as a deliberate choice to focus on personal healing and stability, noting that the industry's demands felt incompatible with her circumstances at the time.[28] George briefly considered a return to acting in 2021, at age 76, expressing interest in selective projects after nearly four decades of absence, though no new roles materialized.[33] Reflecting on her career in later interviews, she conveyed satisfaction with the body of work she had built, emphasizing fulfillment from her earlier achievements while appreciating the tranquility of retirement and the emphasis it allowed on family and personal well-being.[31]Memoir and recent activities
In 2019, George announced that she was collaborating with a biographer on a memoir centered on her acting career, with the working title Lynda Day George: A Hollywood Memoir. As of 2025, the book remains unpublished. In recent years, Lynda Day George has maintained a presence in media through select interviews that reflect on her career and personal life. In March 2024, MeTV featured an article drawing from a 1971 interview in which she discussed her family priorities, emphasizing her wish to steer her son away from the entertainment industry to pursue a more stable path.[6] At age 80 in 2025, Day George participated in an interview with The Dark Side magazine for its September issue (No. 271), focusing on her contributions to horror cinema, including starring roles in films like Pieces (1982) and Mortuary (1983).[34] Day George describes herself as a humanitarian and has engaged in philanthropic efforts, such as supporting scholarship initiatives for Sequim, Washington, youth in 2015 by providing services to raise funds for local students.[13] A devoted animal lover, she resides with multiple dogs and cats, a passion that influenced her affinity for animal-involved projects during her acting days.[35] As a Christian, her faith has been a consistent aspect of her life, reflected in guest appearances on religious television programs.[9] Reflecting on her legacy, Day George has voiced enthusiasm for potential new endeavors. In a 2021 interview, she stated her interest in resuming acting, open to genres like comedy, drama, or horror, noting, "I’m looking forward to working again... I think I have a few good years left in me."[31]Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | The Outsider | Kim | Film |
| 1962 | Route 66 | Bibi | TV Series (Episode: "You Never Had It So Good") |
| 1963 | Route 66 | Allison | TV Series (Episode: "A Long Way from St. Louie") |
| 1963 | Rockabye the Infantry | Connie Mahoney | TV Short |
| 1964 | Flipper | Linda Granville | TV Series (Episode: "Second Time Around") |
| 1964 | NBC Children's Theatre | Maid Marian | TV Series (Episode: "Robin Hood") |
| 1966 | Felony Squad | Karen Anders | TV Series (Episode: "Fear Below") |
| 1966 | T.H.E. Cat | Lisa Heller | TV Series (Episode: "The System") |
| 1966 | The Green Hornet | Ardis Ralston | TV Series (Episode: "Deadline for Death") |
| 1966 | Hawk | Charlotte Burns | TV Series (Episode: "Game with a Dead End") |
| 1966 | Seaway | Leonora | TV Series (Episode: "Don't Forget to Wipe the Blood Off: Parts 1 & 2") |
| 1966 | The Gentle Rain | Judy Reynolds | Film |
| 1967 | The F.B.I. | Mindy Platt | TV Series (Episode: "Sky on Fire") |
| 1967 | The F.B.I. | Carol Grant | TV Series (Episode: "Line of Fire") |
| 1967 | Mannix | Carol Blake | TV Series (Episode: "Then the Drink Takes the Man") |
| 1967 | The Invaders | Janet Wilk | TV Series (Episode: "The Trial") |
| 1967 | Cowboy in Africa | Liz Carter | TV Series (Episode: "What's an Elephant Mother to Do?") |
| 1967 | Coronet Blue | Jenny Straigh | TV Series (Episode: "A Dozen Demons") |
| 1967 | The Virginian | Judy Atkins | TV Series (Episode: "A Welcoming Town") |
| 1967 | The Fugitive | Nadine Newmark | TV Series (Episode: "There Goes the Ball Game") |
| 1968 | Lancer | Sarah Cassidy | TV Series (Episode: "The Escape") |
| 1968 | Bonanza | Lisa Jackson | TV Series (Episode: "The Stronghold") |
| 1968 | It Takes a Thief | Samantha Sutton | TV Series (Episode: "A Matter of Royal Larceny") |
| 1968 | Good Morning World | Cecily Hutton | TV Series (Episode: "For My Daughter's Hand, You'll Get My Foot") |
| 1968 | The F.B.I. | Joyce Carr | TV Series (Episode: "The Widow") |
| 1968 | Felony Squad | Julie Brown | TV Series (Episode: "The Flip Side of Fear: Parts 1 & 2") |
| 1968 | The Sound of Anger | Barbara Keeley | TV Movie |
| 1969 | Fear No Evil | Barbara Anholt | Film |
| 1970 | Chisum | Sue McSween | Film |
| 1970 | The Immortal | Terry Kerwin | TV Series (Episode: "Man on a Punched Card") |
| 1970 | Here Come the Brides | Valerie | TV Series (Episode: "Two Women") |
| 1970 | House on Greenapple Road | Lillian Crane | TV Movie |
| 1970 | The F.B.I. | Maria Pierce | TV Series (Episode: "Return to Power") |
| 1970–1971 | The Silent Force | Amelia Cole | TV Series (Main cast) |
| 1971 | Cannon | Christie Redfield | TV Series (Episode: "Pilot") |
| 1971 | The Sheriff | Alma Gregory | TV Movie |
| 1971–1973 | Mission: Impossible | Lisa Casey | TV Series (Main role, seasons 6–7) |
| 1973 | Barnaby Jones | Ellie Briggs | TV Series (Episode: "Stand-In for Death") |
| 1973 | Police Story | Angela Wilson | TV Series (Episode: "The Big Walk") |
| 1973 | Set This Town on Fire | Molly Thornburgh | TV Movie |
| 1973 | She Cried Murder | Sarah Cornell | TV Movie |
| 1974 | Petrocelli | Vickie Richardson | TV Series (Episode: "By Reason of Madness") |
| 1974 | Thriller | Cathy More | TV Series (Episode: "Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are") |
| 1974 | Marcus Welby, M.D. | Leigh Conforti | TV Series (Episode: "I've Promised You a Father: Part 1") |
| 1974 | Owen Marshall: Counselor at Law | Leigh Conforti | TV Series (Episode: "I've Promised You a Father: Part 2") |
| 1974 | The Magician | Stacey Hyatt | TV Series (Episode: "The Illusion of Black Gold") |
| 1974 | Kung Fu | Dora Burnham | TV Series (Episode: "In Uncertain Bondage") |
| 1974 | Panic on the 5:22 | Mary Ellen Lewis | TV Movie |
| 1975 | Barnaby Jones | Brina Douglas | TV Series (Episode: "Double Vengeance") |
| 1975 | Ellery Queen | Alma Van Dine | TV Series (Episode: "The Adventure of the Comic Book Crusader") |
| 1975 | Death Among Friends | Lisa Manning | TV Movie |
| 1975 | Barbary Coast | Clio Du Bois | TV Series (Episode: "The Barbary Coast") |
| 1975 | McCloud | Stacy Decker | TV Series (Episode: "Sharks!") |
| 1975 | The Trial of Chaplain Jensen | Louise Kennelly | TV Movie |
| 1976 | Mayday at 40,000 Feet! | Cathy Armello | TV Movie |
| 1976 | Wonder Woman | Fausta Grables | TV Series (Episode: "The New, Original Wonder Woman") |
| 1976 | Rich Man, Poor Man | Linda Quayles | TV Miniseries (1 episode) |
| 1976 | Most Wanted | Laurie Chandler | TV Series (Episode: "The Ten-Percenter") |
| 1976 | Once an Eagle | Marge Krisler | TV Miniseries (4 episodes) |
| 1976 | Twin Detectives | Nancy Pendleton | TV Movie |
| 1977 | Roots | Mrs. Reynolds | TV Miniseries (3 episodes) |
| 1977 | Murder at the World Series | Margot Mannering | TV Movie |
| 1977 | Day of the Animals | Terry Marsh | Film |
| 1977 | It Happened at Lakewood Manor | Valerie Adams | TV Movie |
| 1977 | Switch | Dominique Deveraux | TV Series (Episode: "Two on the Run") |
| 1978 | Cruise Into Terror | Sandra Barry | TV Movie |
| 1978 | The Return of Captain Nemo | Kate | TV Miniseries (3 episodes) |
| 1978 | Fantasy Island | Iris Chandler | TV Series (Episode: "Trouble, My Lovely/The Common Man") |
| 1978 | Fantasy Island | Nancy Harding | TV Series (Episode: "Homecoming/The Sheikh") |
| 1978 | The Love Boat | Laura Wakefield | TV Series (Episode: "A Selfless Love/The Nubile Nurse/Parents Know Best") |
| 1978 | Vega$ | Sandra Wells | TV Series (Episode: "Serve, Volley and Kill") |
| 1979 | Racquet | Monica Gordon | Film |
| 1979 | The Love Boat | Peggy Rossmore | TV Series (Episode: "Play by Play/Cindy/What's a Brother For?") |
| 1979 | The Littlest Hobo | Lisa Phillips | TV Series (Episode: "Little Girl Lost") |
| 1980 | Fantasy Island | Lorraine Peters | TV Series (Episode: "With Affection, Jack the Ripper/Gigolo") |
| 1980 | Beyond Evil | Barbara Andrews | Film |
| 1980 | Casino | Carol | TV Movie |
| 1981 | Fantasy Island | Dr. Carla Frankenstein | TV Series (Episode: "The Lady and the Monster/The Last Cowboy") |
| 1982 | Benson | Gabrielle Simone | TV Series (Season 4, episodes 1 & 2) |
| 1982 | Pieces | Mary Riggs | Film |
| 1982 | The Love Boat | Barbara Lee | TV Series (Episode: "Green, But Not Jolly/Past Perfect Love/Instant Family") |
| 1982 | Mortuary | Eve Parson | Film |
| 1983 | Masquerade | Jackie | TV Series (Episode: "Girls for Sale") |
| 1983 | Young Warriors | Beverly Carrigan | Film |
| 1984 | Fantasy Island | Nora Leonard | TV Series (Episode: "The Final Cut") |
| 1985 | Murder, She Wrote | Diane Shelley | TV Series (Episode: "Keep the Home Fries Burning") |
| 1985 | Hardcastle and McCormick | Mrs. Burt Schneider | TV Series (Episode: "Undue Influence") |
| 1986 | Blacke's Magic | Louise Richmond | TV Series (Main cast) |
| 1989 | Mission: Impossible | Lisa Casey | TV Series (Episode: "The Fortune") |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Actress in a Television Series – Drama | Nominated | Mission: Impossible[36] |
| 1972 | Photoplay Awards | Gold Medal | Nominated | Chisum[37] |
| 1973 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Nominated | Mission: Impossible[38] |