Noreen Corcoran

Noreen Margaret Corcoran was an American film and television actress. She was best known for playing Kelly Gregg in the American sitcom television series Bachelor Father.

Early years

Corcoran was born in Quincy, Massachusetts, the third of eight children to William Henry "Bill" Corcoran, Sr. and Kathleen Hildegarde Corcoran. Her siblings, William Henry "Bill Jr.," Donna, Kerry, Hugh, Kevin, Brian and Kelly, all acted as children.
She attended California [State University, Fresno|Fresno State University] from 1962 to 1964, but did not graduate.

Acting career

Corcoran began acting in 1951, appearing in the film Apache Drums, playing the role of a child. She also had roles in Dr. Kildare, Hans [Christian Andersen (film)|Hans Christian Andersen], Channing, Gidget Goes to Rome, Cavalcade of America, Mr. Novak, and So [This Is Love (film)|So This Is Love].
Ronald Reagan recommended Corcoran for the role of Kelly Gregg on the new CBS television series Bachelor Father. The series, about a wealthy bachelor raising his orphaned niece, ran from 1957 to 1962.
Corcoran's last role was in the television series The Big Valley.

Later life and death

After retiring from acting, Corcoran worked at the Lewitzky Dance Company for over a decade. She never married or had children. She died on January 15, 2016, of cardiopulmonary disease in Van Nuys, California, at the age of 72.