When you hear the name Elizabeth Montgomery, it’s impossible not to hear the little twinkle that accompanied her character’s nose twitch on Bewitched.
The stunning actress became a household name and global phenomenon in the 1960s – but sadly, she died unexpectedly in 1995.
At Newsner, we have written about many beautiful and talented women – but Elizabeth Montgomery stole my youthful heart right off the bat.
Most movie & TV actors and actresses need makeup and hair stylists to make them look good – Elizabeth did not. She was a natural beauty, and I loved watching her in Bewitched.
So what happened to Elizabeth Montgomery after her run as Samantha Stephens in the popular 1960s sitcom?
In 2024, the talented actress would have celebrated her 91st birthday, but let’s take a look back at her career in film and television before her untimely death in 1995.
Elizabeth Montgomery, born in Los Angeles on April 15, 1933, was destined for stardom as the daughter of acclaimed actor Robert Montgomery. She studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts before making her television debut on Robert Montgomery Presents. By 1953, she was on Broadway, and in 1955, she made her film debut. Montgomery’s most iconic role came in 1964 as Samantha Stephens on Bewitched, earning Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. Later, she transitioned to acclaimed TV movies. She died in 1995 after battling colon cancer, leaving behind a lasting legacy as one of television’s most beloved stars.
