Dana Barron
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Early Life and Family Background
Dana Barron is an American actress best known for her role as Audrey Griswold in the 1983 film National Lampoon’s Vacation. She was born on April 22, 1966, in New York City. Her mother, Joyce McCord, was a stage actress, and her father, Robert Weeks Barron, was a commercial director and pastor. Robert Barron co-founded the Weist-Barron School of Television, notable for being the first acting school to specialize in training actors for soap operas and commercials.
Quick Facts
- Birth Date
- 22 Apr, 1966
- Age
- 54 yrs
- Occupations
- Actor
Television actor
Film actor
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- Citizenship
- United States of America
- Birth Place
- New York City
- Gender
- Female
- Description
- American actress
- Net Worth 2021
- 500 thousand
Early Acting Career
Barron began her acting career in television commercials at the age of ten. By eleven, she had made her Broadway debut. At thirteen, she appeared in her first feature film, He Knows You’re Alone (1980), which also marked Tom Hanks's film debut. These early experiences laid the foundation for a versatile career in film and television.
Film Career and Signature Role as Audrey Griswold
Dana Barron gained widespread recognition for portraying Audrey Griswold in the 1983 comedy hit National Lampoon’s Vacation, a role that remains her most iconic. She later reprised her role in the made-for-television sequel National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation 2: Cousin Eddie’s Island Adventure (2003), further cementing her legacy within the popular franchise.
Additional Film Credits
Beyond the Vacation series, Barron's film appearances include notable roles in Heaven Help Us (1985), Death Wish 4: The Crackdown (1987), The Face of Alexandre Dumas: The Man in the Iron Mask (1996), and Night Class (2001). These roles showcased her ability to work across a variety of film genres, from action to historical drama.
Personal Life
Barron has a son named Taylor with writer and director Michael Vickerman. She has balanced her personal life with a long-standing career in the entertainment industry, contributing both on screen and behind the scenes.
