Diane Murphy
Diane Kathleen Murphy (born June 17, 1964) is a former child actress, best known for sharing the role of "Tabitha" with her fraternal twin sister Erin in the 1960s television series Bewitched for one season.[1] During the first year or two, Diane shared the role with Erin, until their looks started to differ.[2] After the first year or two, Diane was eased out and Erin took over the part for the remaining six seasons of Bewitched.[3]
Diane Murphy | |
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Born | Diane Kathleen Murphy June 17, 1964 Encino, California, U.S. |
Alma mater | Golden Gate University (MBA) University of California, Santa Barbara |
Occupation | Child actress |
Years active | 1966–1974 |
Relatives | Erin Murphy (twin sister) |
Due to Erin having the mumps, Diane returned for one episode, "Samantha Fights City Hall" (S5, EP9, 11-28-1968)
Diane left the entertainment industry at age thirteen and never returned. She later earned an MBA in management from Golden Gate University, Santa Barbara, and a bachelor's degree in psychology and sociology from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
References
- "TVLand Bio: Diane Murphy/Tabitha Stephens (Archived copy)". Archived from the original on 2011-06-19. Retrieved 2011-05-03.
- Gross, Ed (2019-03-26). "For 'Bewitched' Star Erin Murphy, There Was No Child Actor Curse: 'Life Is Great!' (Exclusive)". Closer Weekly. American Media Inc. American Media Entertainment Group. Retrieved 2019-09-01.
- Bennett, Craig (2015-10-25). "Interview: Tabitha From 'Bewitched' All Grown Up". YouTube. Studio 10 Australia. Retrieved 2019-09-01.