Where is actress Sherry Jackson from “Star Trek” today? Her Bio: Net Worth, Job Now, Married, Dead or Alive, Husband
By Sophia Edwards•
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• Sherry D. Jackson is a retired actress and former child star, known for her roles in "Make Room for Daddy" and "Star Trek". • She has an estimated net worth of over $2 million. • She was taught how to sing, dance and act by her mother, and was eventually discovered by an agent. • She had her most notable role in the series "The Danny Thomas Show" which earned her a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. • After retiring from acting in 1980, she faded into obscurity and has enjoyed a peaceful life.
Known for movies
Make Room for Daddy (1953-1958) as Terry Williams
Trouble Along the Way (1953) as Carol Williams
The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima (1952) as Jacinta Marto
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (1960) as Mary Jane Wilkes
Short Info
MarkVoluptuous figureFactHer mother provided drama, singing and dancing lessons for Sherry and her two brothers, Curtis L. Jackson and Gary L. Jackson, "from the time they were very little".
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Who is Sherry Jackson?
Sherry D. Jackson was born on 15 February 1942, in Wendell, Idaho USA, and is a former child star and now retired actress, perhaps still best known for being a part of the series “Make Room for Daddy” or “The Danny Thomas Show”. She also made a guest appearance in the original “Star Trek” series.
The Net Worth of Sherry Jackson
How rich is Sherry Jackson? As of mid-2018, sources estimate a net worth that is over $2 million, earned largely through a successful career in acting. She also appeared in numerous films throughout her career from the 1950s to the 1980s. As it’s uncertain that she continues working, her wealth may not increase much further.
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Growing up, Sherry was taught how to sing, dance and by her mother, who gave her lessons. Her father passed away in 1948, and the family decided to move to Los Angeles, California, partly because her mother wanted Sherry and her two brothers to start careers in the entertainment industry, and they eventually met an agent – some sources state that Sherry was discovered by an agent while on Sunset Strip.
This led to her taking a screen test for the film “The Snake Pit”, alongside Olivia De Havilland, however, it was not until a year later that she was cast in her first feature film, entitled “You’re My Everything”, a musical starring Anne Baxter as well as Dan Dailey. In 1950, she worked with Steve Cochran in the western film “The Lion and the Horse”; during this time, her mother remarried to writer Montgomery Pittman, with Sherry attending as a flower girl. This would eventually lead to her appearance in her next film entitled “Come Next Spring”, written by her stepfather Pittman, in which she played the role of a mute daughter.
Career Prominence
Throughout the 1950s, Jackson was cast in several “Ma and Pa Kettle” films playing the role of Susie Kettle, one of the children. Other projects she had included “The Breaking Point” which was John Garfield’s penultimate role, and “The Miracle of Our Lady Fatima” as an emotionally volatile ascetic. In 1953, she was cast in the football film entitled “Trouble Along the Way”, alongside John Wayne. She had one of her most notable roles in the series “The Danny Thomas Show”, initially known as “Make Room for Daddy” during its first three seasons. She stayed with the show for five seasons, and during her time on the show developed a close relationship with her on-screen mother Jean Hagen. After her five-year contract ended, she decided to leave the show due to how tiring the fast-paced production was. Her character was eventually written-out, but thanks to her influence in the show, she was awarded a star for television on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Later Career
Sherry then made various guest appearances in numerous television series, which increased her acting capabilities. She appeared in “77 Sunset Strip”, and “The Tall Man” in which she played a freed Apache captive. She played an alcoholic in “Mr. Novak”, and a murder suspect in “Perry Mason”, and also gave a notable performance as a guest in “Maverick”, playing a promiscuous young bride. Other roles she had were in “Lost in Space”, “The Wild Wild West”, “Batman” and the original “Star Trek” series, in which she played the role of android Andrea, which gained a lot of attention despite only being a one episode role.
In 1966, Sherry was cast in an episode of the series “Death Valley Says” in which she played Katherine “Kate” Turner, and a year later appeared in the film “Gunn”, having a nude scene which was only released through the international version; stills of the scene was later printed in an issue of “Playboy” magazine, but the film has never been released through a DVD or VHS. Sherry continued her career into the 1970s, but eventually decided to retire in 1980, after a guest appearance in the show “CHiPs”.
Personal Life
For her personal life, it is known that Jackson started a relationship with businessman and horse breeder Fletcher R. Jones in 1967 which lasted five years, until Jones passed away in 1972 after his plane crashed in Santa Barbara County, California. A few months later, she filed a suit against his estate asking for $1 million as her attorneys declared that Jones promised her $25,000 a year for the rest of her life, however, the claim was unsuccessful. Not much else is known in terms of romantic relationships. After retiring from her acting career, she slowly faded into obscurity, and has apparently enjoyed a peaceful life without much attention.
#Quote1[on (1968)] I hated that movie -- what a piece of junk. It took less than a month -- we shot it in one of Arizona's less than desirable locales... not a safe place to be. You couldn't go out at night because all the locals packed guns.2[on why she left (1953)] The major perk was . I adored her. We had a great time. She and I were best buddies; she was my only friend from the Make Room for Daddy cast. What made me specifically want to leave the show? I had a five-year contract, Jean had a three-year contract. Jean was thoroughly fed up with the series and made it clear that she didn't want to come back. When she left, I was devastated. I didn't want to continue, either. I wanted to break my contract. They wouldn't let me leave, but gave me less to do; that's why I'm in fewer shows from ages 14-16.
Facts
#Fact1Her mother provided drama, singing and dancing lessons for Sherry and her two brothers, Curtis L. Jackson and Gary L. Jackson, "from the time they were very little".2Best known for her roles as Terry Williams on (1953) and as the android Andrea in the first season episode of the original (1966) series, (1966).3Has worked with on three different occasions: in (1953); in a 1958 episode of (1958); and in a 1966 episode of (1965).4Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6324 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on February 8, 1960 (one week before her 18th birthday).51959 Deb Star.6Stepdaughter of
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TitleYearStatusCharacterChase1974TV SeriesShirleyCotter1973ShastaCurse of the Moon Child1972Love, American Style1971TV Series segment 'Love and the Waitress' - Love and the Particular Girl/Love and the Fountain of Youth/Love and the House Bachelor/Love and the Waitress 1971 ... segment 'Love and the Waitress'Wild Women1970TV MovieNancy BelacourtThe Immortal1970TV SeriesSherry HillerMake Room for Granddaddy1970TV SeriesTerry WilliamsThe Interns1970TV SeriesJeri SpencerThe Monitors1969MonaThe Wild Wild West1967-1968TV SeriesLola Cortez / Michele LeMasterThe Mini-Skirt Mob1968ConnieGunn1967SamanthaStar Trek1966TV SeriesAndreaDeath Valley Days1966TV SeriesKatherine TurnerBatman1966TV SeriesPaulineMy Three Sons1966TV SeriesLinda June MitchellLost in Space1966TV SeriesEffraBranded1966TV SeriesNell BeckwithThe Virginian1965TV SeriesLois ColterWild on the Beach1965Lee SullivanGomer Pyle: USMC1965TV SeriesGeraldineRawhide1965TV SeriesMarWagon Train1964TV SeriesGeneva BalfourThe Lieutenant1964TV SeriesMaggie SheaPerry Mason1963TV SeriesMadeline RandallMr. Novak1963TV SeriesCathy FergusonVacation Playhouse1963TV SeriesAlice WatsonGunsmoke1962TV SeriesAggie / Lacey ParcherHawaiian Eye1962TV SeriesJoan CarmichaelThe Twilight Zone1962TV SeriesComfort GatewoodThe New Breed1962TV SeriesEllen TalltreeThe Tall Man1961TV SeriesSally BartlettBringing Up Buddy1961TV SeriesJanieMaverick1957-1961TV SeriesErma Curran / Annie Haines77 Sunset Strip1959-1960TV SeriesOphir / Shirley Bent / Ella / ...Riverboat1960TV SeriesInez CoxSurfside 61960TV SeriesJill MurrayThe Adventures of Huckleberry Finn1960Mary Jane WilkesThe Many Loves of Dobie Gillis1960TV SeriesMignonne McCurdyThe Millionaire1960TV SeriesSusan JohnsonWalt Disney's Wonderful World of Color1960TV SeriesMelanie CulpinThe Rifleman1958TV SeriesRebecca SnipeMake Room for Daddy1953-1958TV SeriesTerry WilliamsThe Charles Farrell Show1956TV SeriesJulieCome Next Spring1956AnnieCavalcade of America1955TV SeriesMystery Is My Business1954TV SeriesShower of Stars1954TV SeriesTerryPrivate Secretary1953TV SeriesLux Video Theatre1953TV SeriesRuthie HammondMa and Pa Kettle on Vacation1953Susie Kettle (uncredited)Trouble Along the Way1953Carol WilliamsThe Ford Television Theatre1953TV SeriesTerry PelhamThe Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima1952Jacinta MartoMa and Pa Kettle at the Fair1952Susie Kettle (uncredited)The Lion and the Horse1952JennyThe Roy Rogers Show1952TV SeriesLucy CollinsSomething to Live For1952Child (uncredited)This Woman Is Dangerous1952Susan Halleck (uncredited)The Gene Autry Show1951-1952TV SeriesBonnie Ford / Frankie ScottThe Range Rider1951-1952TV SeriesSusan Harper / Virginia LeeHello God1951Little Italian GirlLorna Doone1951Annie Ridd as a Child (uncredited)Ma and Pa Kettle Back on the Farm1951Susie Kettle (uncredited)The Great Caruso1951Musetta as a Child (uncredited)When I Grow Up1951Ruthie ReedFireside Theatre1949-1951TV SeriesLittle GirlApache Drums1951Child (uncredited)M1951Little Girl (uncredited)For Heaven's Sake1950Little Girl (uncredited)The Breaking Point1950Amelia MorganA Modern Marriage1950Evelyn at 5 Years OldWhere Danger Lives1950Girl in Iron Lung (uncredited)Covered Wagon Raid1950Susie DavisThe Next Voice You Hear...1950Girl in Church (uncredited)Louisa1950Little Girl in Park (uncredited)Ma and Pa Kettle Go to Town1950Susie Kettle (uncredited)You're My Everything1949Jane - Age 6 (uncredited)Strike Force1982TV SeriesMimiCasino1980TV MovieJenniferCHiPs1980TV SeriesDianeCharlie's Angels1980TV SeriesTina FullerAlice1980TV SeriesToni MorelliThat's Life1979Vega$1979TV SeriesDeniseFantasy Island1979TV SeriesMonica JensenBrenda Starr, Reporter1979TV MovieBrenda StarrGreatest Heroes of the Bible1978TV SeriesJoannaStingray1978Abigail BratowskiThe Incredible Hulk1978TV SeriesDr. Diane JosephBarnaby Jones1978TV SeriesErica HughesBare Knuckles1977Jennifer RandallEnigma1977TV MovieKate ValentineThe Streets of San Francisco1977TV SeriesJoy AdamsSwitch1976TV SeriesJennie RosenthalThe Blue Knight1976TV SeriesMrs. BonnerStarsky and Hutch1976TV SeriesDenise GirardMatt Helm1975TV SeriesElena BosworthThe Rockford Files1975TV SeriesJennifer SandstromMobile One1975TV SeriesLeslie WillisBarbary Coast1975TV SeriesSherryReturning Home1975TV MovieMarie DerryGet Christie Love!1974TV SeriesThe Girl on the Late, Late Show1974TV MoviePat ClausonHitchhike!1974TV MovieStefanie
Soundtrack
TitleYearStatusCharacterMake Room for Daddy1955-1956TV Series performer - 2 episodesThe Gene Autry Show1951TV Series performer - 1 episode
Self
TitleYearStatusCharacterSilent Treatment1968DocumentaryHerselfThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson1967-1968TV SeriesHerself - GuestYou Don't Say1967TV SeriesHerself - Guest PanelistHere's Hollywood1961TV SeriesHerselfThe Bob Hope Show1959TV SeriesHerselfPerry Como's Kraft Music Hall1958TV SeriesHerselfThe Jimmy Durante Show1954TV SeriesHerselfThe Ed Sullivan Show1953TV SeriesHerself
Archive Footage
TitleYearStatusCharacterPioneers of Television2008-2014TV Mini-Series documentaryTerry Williams - Make Room for Daddy Herself Terry WilliamsKiss 'N' Tell: Romance in the 23rd Century2004Video shortAndreaSci Fi Visionaries2004Video shortAndreaOff to See the Wizard1967TV SeriesMary Jane WilkesMake Room for Daddy1958TV SeriesTerry Williams
Awards
Won Awards
YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie1960Star on the Walk of FameWalk of FameTelevisionOn 8 February 1960. At 6324 Hollywood Blvd.
