Acting
Marilyn Hanold
Marilyn Hanold, a captivating brunette born on June 9, 1938, in Jamaica, Long Island, New York, is the second of six siblings and boasts German heritage. Her father served as a lieutenant in the New York City Police Department. After completing her education at the World Secretarial School in New York City, she initially worked as a legal secretary for an esteemed patent attorney for a year and a half.
In August 1957, Hanold ventured into the entertainment industry by joining the chorus line at the El Rancho in Las Vegas. She quickly made a name for herself, performing in the “Scandalettes” revue and later as a showgirl at Ciro's. Her talent caught the eye of a representative from the William Morris Agency while she was working at Frank Sennes' "Moulin Rouge" in Hollywood, leading to a role in the stage production "Riviera Revue." Hanold graced the cover of the February 1959 edition of "Photo Life" magazine and was celebrated as Playmate of the Month in June 1959 in "Playboy." Throughout the late 1950s and 1960s, she also appeared in several films and television shows.
In 1967, she married oil tycoon Rulon Keaton Neilson, with whom she had three daughters. Following her husband’s passing in 1993, Hanold settled in Salt Lake City, Utah, where she remains actively involved in charitable endeavors and community events.
