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Maren Jensen was born in [[Glendale, California]]. Her father was a physician, and her mother was a secretary with the Los Angeles Zoo. She is a middle child, with a brother, Dana (who is five years older), and a sister, Kathleen, who is seven years younger. Maren attended [[Herbert Hoover High School (Glendale)|Herbert Hoover High School]] from 1971 to 1974, and after graduating received a scholarship to attend [[UCLA]], where she majored in Theater Arts and Law. |
Maren Jensen was born in [[Glendale, California]]. Her father was a physician, and her mother was a secretary with the Los Angeles Zoo. She is a middle child, with a brother, Dana (who is five years older), and a sister, Kathleen, who is seven years younger. Maren attended [[Herbert Hoover High School (Glendale)|Herbert Hoover High School]] from 1971 to 1974, and after graduating received a scholarship to attend [[UCLA]], where she majored in Theater Arts and Law. |
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While still in college, Maren began a modeling career. She was featured on the covers of ''[[Vogue (magazine)|Vogue]]'' and ''[[Mademoiselle (magazine)|Mademoiselle]]''. A mutual friend introduced her to the agent Barbara Gale, who helped arrange two network commercials and a role in ''[[The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries]]'' in 1977. In 1978, |
While still in college, Maren began a modeling career. She was featured on the covers of ''[[Vogue (magazine)|Vogue]]'' Playgirl and ''[[Mademoiselle (magazine)|Mademoiselle]]''. A mutual friend introduced her to the agent Barbara Gale, who helped arrange two network commercials and a role in ''[[The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries]]'' in 1977. In 1978, Maren starred in ''[[Battlestar Galactica (1978 TV series)|Battlestar Galactica]].'' She was featured on the cover of ''[[TV Guide]]'' in April 1978. Her last role was in [[Wes Craven]]'s 1981 horror film ''[[Deadly Blessing]]'' alongside [[Sharon Stone]]. Her career was cut short by illness, after she got [[Epstein-Barr Syndrome]].<ref name="Eliot"/> |
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Maren was a longtime companion of singer-songwriter [[Don Henley]]. In 1982, Henley released his first solo album, ''[[I Can't Stand Still]]'', and dedicated it to her. She is credited for "Harmony Vocals" on the song "Johnny Can't Read", and is credited in the liner notes for composing the [[piano]] intro and interlude on the song "A Month of Sundays" on Henley's 1984 album ''[[Building the Perfect Beast]]''. She appeared in the video for Henley's song "Not Enough Love In the World" in 1985. Henley and Maren Jensen were engaged, but separated in 1986.<ref name="Eliot">[http://www.books.google.com/books?id=o_EjE6-iyQoC&pg=PA224&lpg=PA224&dq=Jensen+Jensen+engaged+to+Don+Henley&source=web&ots=bMEZ8jjj9A&sig=9r0GbCsvKjFh1Ml8J0xe4qO4wRI&hl=en&sa=X&oi=book_result&resnum=3&ct=result#PPA224,M1 Marc Eliot, ''To the Limit: The Untold Story of the Eagles''], Da Capo Press, 2004, p. 224</ref> Jensen helped Henley found The Walden Woods Project in the early 1990s, an organization dedicated to protecting the [[Walden Woods]] in Massachusetts from development. |
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Her photographs and videos of the 80s of the first quarter to the next period can not be found on the internet. |
Her photographs and videos of the 80s of the first quarter to the next period can not be found on the internet. |
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Maren Jensen | |
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| Born | September 23, 1956 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1978-1981 |
Maren Kawehilani Jensen (born September 23, 1956) is a former American model and actress, best known for portraying Athena in the 1970s television series Battlestar Galactica.
Biography
Maren Jensen was born in Glendale, California. Her father was a physician, and her mother was a secretary with the Los Angeles Zoo. She is a middle child, with a brother, Dana (who is five years older), and a sister, Kathleen, who is seven years younger. Maren attended Herbert Hoover High School from 1971 to 1974, and after graduating received a scholarship to attend UCLA, where she majored in Theater Arts and Law.
While still in college, Maren began a modeling career. She was featured on the covers of Vogue Playgirl and Mademoiselle. A mutual friend introduced her to the agent Barbara Gale, who helped arrange two network commercials and a role in The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries in 1977. In 1978, Maren starred in Battlestar Galactica. She was featured on the cover of TV Guide in April 1978. Her last role was in Wes Craven's 1981 horror film Deadly Blessing alongside Sharon Stone. Her career was cut short by illness, after she got Epstein-Barr Syndrome.[1]
Maren was a longtime companion of singer-songwriter Don Henley. In 1982, Henley released his first solo album, I Can't Stand Still, and dedicated it to her. She is credited for "Harmony Vocals" on the song "Johnny Can't Read", and is credited in the liner notes for composing the piano intro and interlude on the song "A Month of Sundays" on Henley's 1984 album Building the Perfect Beast. She appeared in the video for Henley's song "Not Enough Love In the World" in 1985. Henley and Maren Jensen were engaged, but separated in 1986.[1] Jensen helped Henley found The Walden Woods Project in the early 1990s, an organization dedicated to protecting the Walden Woods in Massachusetts from development.
Her photographs and videos of the 80s of the first quarter to the next period can not be found on the internet.
Filmography
- The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries (one episode, 1978) - Maryann Dalton/Teri Turner
- Battlestar Galactica (19 episodes, 1978–1979) - Athena
- Battle of the Network Stars (1978)
- The Love Boat (3 episodes, 1979–1980) - Sharon Patrick
- Fantasy Island (one episode, 1980) - Valerie
- Shark Boy of Bora Bora (1981) - Diana
- Deadly Blessing (1981) - Martha Schmidt
Notes
- ^ a b Marc Eliot, To the Limit: The Untold Story of the Eagles, Da Capo Press, 2004, p. 224
External links
- Maren Jensen at IMDb
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