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Maureen McCormick Biography

Born on August 5th 1956 in Encino, California, to parents Irene and William McCormick, Maureen McCormick was recognized very early in her life for her beauty and talent. She won the Baby Miss San Fernando Valley pageant at only 6 years old. She went on to appear in various American commercials including Chatty Cathy and Barbie. Her acting career really took off in the 1960’s when she was chosen to appear in popular sitcoms such as “Bewitched,” “My Three Sons,” “Camp Runamuck,” and “I Dream of Jeannie”.

Television and Film Career
Following her guest appearances on various sitcoms, Maureen McCormick’s big break came when she landed the role of Marcia on the hit American show “The Brady Bunch,” which ran from 1969 to 1974. After the show was cancelled, McCormick appeared on a wide variety of successful television shows including “Love Boat,” “Happy Days,” “Donny & Marie,” “Fantasy Island,” “Streets of San Francisco,” and a number of B-list movies such as “Skatetown,” “Vacation in Hell,” and Return to Horror High.”

In 2007, McCormick appeared on the reality show “Celebrity Fit Club” in an effort to lose the weight she had put on following the death of her mother in 2004 after a three-year battle with cancer. Not only did she lose 34 pounds, but she was also declared the winner of the series for the year.

Personal Life
It was a difficult time for Maureen McCormick after the cancellation of “The Brady Bunch” in 1974. She began to use cocaine and Quaaludes rather frequently, which resulted in many failed auditions. She later struggled with drug addiction, bulimia, depression, and faced two unwanted pregnancies that both ended in abortion.

In 1985, Maureen McCormick married Michael Cummings, whom she had met in a church. The couple’s first child was born in 1989. With the help of her husband, her Brady Bunch cast mates, and antidepressants, she was able to eventually win her battle against depression.

Interesting Facts about Maureen McCormick

• She is ranked number 9 on VH1’s list of 100 Greatest Kid Stars.
• Despite having nothing negative to say about her “Brady Bunch” days, she no longer accepts interviews or answers questions about the show.
• She had a crush on all 3 of her television brothers (Barry Williams, Christopher Knight, and Mike Lookinland) during the production of “The Brady Bunch.”
• She appeared on “Scrubs” in 2003 in a dream sequence where J.D (Zach Braff) pictures Marcia Brady as his perfect bride.

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