Claim to Fame: I believe she first gained fame because of her Playboy
appearances. She turned this into a career that included being a semi-regular on
Hee Haw, actress and even singer.
Family Life:
George Gradow October 1979 - present)
One son Alexander Benton Gradow (born. August 23, 1986)
Where Is She Now: Barbi is now blonde. If you live in the Southern
California area you may just run into her at a flea market or art show. She
loves to go to these and purchase pottery items.
As I understand it, she splits her time living in California, Colorado and
Hawaii.
In 2002 Barbi became became an Interior Decorator
There was talk about her getting back together with her
band for a reunion, but nothing concrete has been planned.
You can write to Barbi at: Barbi Benton
40 N. Fourth St.
Carbondale, CO 81623
Trivia: Lived with Hugh M. Hefner [1969-1976]
Father is a doctor in Carmichael, California.
She recorded country and pop albums.
Was ranked the 56th sexiest Playmate of the century.
CREDITS: And the Wall Came Tumbling Down (1984) (TV) .... Caroline Trent
Hospital Massacre (1983) .... Susan Jeremy
Deathstalker (1983) .... Codille
For the Love of It (1980) (TV) .... Anita
"Sugar Time!" (1977) TV Series .... Maxx (1977-1978)
The Third Girl from the Left (1973) (TV) .... Melanie
The Great American Beauty Contest (1973) (TV) .... Miss Iowa
Mir hat es immer Spaß gemacht (1970) .... Lynn Keefe
Uomo del colpo perfetto, L' (1968) .... Girl in Bed
"Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense" playing "Caroline Trent" (1986)
"Riptide" playing "Gina Potter" (1986)
"Murder, She Wrote" playing "Sue Beth"(1986)
"Mike Hammer" playing "Susan Lancaster" (1984)
"Matt Houston" playing "Ava" (1983)
"Fantasy Island" playing "Courtney/Miss Winslow" (1982)
"Fantasy Island" (1981)
"CHiPs" playing "Sal" (1981)
"The Love Boat" playing "Cathy Somms" (1981)
"Fantasy Island" playing "Marsha Garnett" (1981)
"Charlie's Angels" playing "Toni Green" (1980)
"Fantasy Island" playing "Molly Delahanti" (1980)
"Fantasy Island" playing "Erica Clark" (1980)
"The Love Boat" playing "Lucy" (1979)
"Vega$" playing "Holly" (1979)
"Fantasy Island" playing "Bunny Kelly" (1979)
"Fantasy Island" playing "Dee Dee Verona" (1978)
"The Love Boat" playing "Kiki Atwood, Spoiled Rich Girl" (1978)
"The Love Boat" playing "Kiki Atwood, Spoiled Rich Girl" (1978)
"America 2-Night" playing "Herself" (episode # 1.40) 2 June 1978
"Fantasy Island" playing "Shirley Russell" (1978)
"The Love Boat" playing "Brigitte" (1978)
"McCloud" playing "Shannon Forbes" (1975)
"Marcus Welby, M.D." playing "Liz" (as Barbara Benton) (1972)
Updated: 01/30/2005
Where Is She Now: Barbi is now blonde. If you live in the Southern
California area you may just run into her at a flea market or art show. She
loves to go to these and purchase pottery items.
