Laurel Goodwin
Encyclopedia
Laurel Goodwin is a former American
actress.
A child model, Goodwin made her screen debut as the love interest of Elvis Presley
in the 1962
film, Girls! Girls! Girls!
. Between then and 1969, she appeared in three more films and as a guest actor on several television series, including the role of Yeoman J. M. Colt in "The Cage
", a pilot episode of the original Star Trek
series; the footage was largely reused in an episode entitled "The Menagerie".
In 1971, Goodwin married Walter Wood, a business executive, and for many years the couple lived in New York
. They now live in Palm Springs, California
, where Goodwin has pursued a career in home nursing. Although she had attended a few Elvis Presley
conventions over the years, it was not until 2005 that she attended her first Star Trek
convention.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
actress.
A child model, Goodwin made her screen debut as the love interest of Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley
Elvis Aaron Presley was one of the most popular American singers of the 20th century. A cultural icon, he is widely known by the single name Elvis. He is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King"....
in the 1962
1962 in film
The year 1962 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*May - The Golden Horse Film Festival and Awards are officially founded by the Taiwanese government....
film, Girls! Girls! Girls!
Girls! Girls! Girls!
Girls! Girls! Girls! is a 1962 musical comedy film starring Elvis Presley as a penniless Hawaiian fisherman who loves his life on the sea and dreams of owning his own boat. "Return to Sender", which reached #2 on the Billboard pop singles chart, is featured in the movie...
. Between then and 1969, she appeared in three more films and as a guest actor on several television series, including the role of Yeoman J. M. Colt in "The Cage
The Cage (TOS episode)
"The Cage" is the first pilot episode of the Star Trek: The Original Series science fiction series. It was completed in early 1965 , but not broadcast on television in its complete form until the autumn of 1988. The episode was written by Gene Roddenberry and directed by Robert Butler...
", a pilot episode of the original Star Trek
Star Trek: The Original Series
Star Trek is an American science fiction television series created by Gene Roddenberry, produced by Desilu Productions . Star Trek was telecast on NBC from September 8, 1966, through June 3, 1969...
series; the footage was largely reused in an episode entitled "The Menagerie".
In 1971, Goodwin married Walter Wood, a business executive, and for many years the couple lived in New York
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
. They now live in Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs is a desert city in Riverside County, California, within the Coachella Valley. It is located approximately 37 miles east of San Bernardino, 111 miles east of Los Angeles and 136 miles northeast of San Diego...
, where Goodwin has pursued a career in home nursing. Although she had attended a few Elvis Presley
Elvis Presley
Elvis Aaron Presley was one of the most popular American singers of the 20th century. A cultural icon, he is widely known by the single name Elvis. He is often referred to as the "King of Rock and Roll" or simply "the King"....
conventions over the years, it was not until 2005 that she attended her first Star Trek
Star Trek
Star Trek is an American science fiction entertainment franchise created by Gene Roddenberry. The core of Star Trek is its six television series: The Original Series, The Animated Series, The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, and Enterprise...
convention.