Alison Scanlon is the sister of American actress Barbara Eden. Alison’s sister Barbara is the one who portrayed Jeannie in the sitcom I Dream of Jeannie (1965–1970). She is considered one of America’s most endearing and enduring actresses. In 1988, she was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her contributions to television.
Alison Scanlon: Bio Summary
| Name | Alison Scanlon |
| Date of birth | N/A |
| Place of birth | United States |
| Famous as | sister of Barbara Eden |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Spouse | Michael Timothy Scanlan/ Scanlon |
| Sibling | Barbara Eden |
| Parents | Alice Mary Franklin and Harrison Connor Huffman |
Who Is Barbara Eden’s Sister, Alison Scanlon?
Alison Scanlon is actually the half-sister of actress Barbara Eden. She and Barbara have the same mother but different fathers. Their mother is Alice Mary Franklin. Alice was married to Hubert Henry Morehead with whom she had Barbara, on August 23, 1931, in Tucson, Arizona, U.S. Alice and Hubert decided to get divorced.
Following Alice and Hubert’s divorce, Alice and her daughter Barbara relocated to San Francisco, where Alice met and married Harrison Connor Huffman. Alice and Harrison had a daughter, Allison Huffman also known as Alison Scanlon. Alison’s date of birth is unknown. Her father Harrison was a telephone lineman.
Growing up, Alison Scanlon’s family had a hard time due to the Great Depression which deeply affected the family. They were not able to afford many luxuries. Alison’s mother Alice entertained Alison and her half-sister Barbara with singing. Alison’s interests as a child are unknown. Her educational details are not available.
Alison’s maternal grandparents were Frances Elvira O’Leary Franklin and Charles Benjamin Franklin. Her paternal grandparents were John M. Huffman and Grace Hope Connor. What Alison does for a living is unknown. She married Michael Timothy Scanlan/ Scanlon and took her husband’s surname. She and Michael have two children.
Their children are Mary M. Scanlan and Michael C. Scanlan. Alison has raised her children away from the spotlight. She doesn’t like to share much about her personal life with the public. Her sister Barbara Eden has been married three times. She married American actor Michael Ansara on January 17, 1958, but they got divorced on May 25, 1974.
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Barbara and Michael had a son Matthew Ansara, who became an actor. Matthew who was born on 29 August 1965, in Los Angeles County, California, USA, died on 25 June 2001, in Monrovia, Los Angeles County, California, USA. He died at the age of 35 from an accidental drug overdose. According to Matthew’s mother Barbara Eden, she does not think there’s anything worse than to lose your child.
“As a parent, I had a lot of guilt and anger, and following his death I was always on the edge of tears,” Barbara said as she opened up about her son’s death. “Even though he was 35, he was still my baby.” Barbara added: “I began to speak with parents who were going through the same thing. I think parents should know that it’s not a bad thing to be strict with your child.”
“If you know what’s going on, you have a chance to help. Ultimately it’s up to them, but there’s hope.” Alison Scanlon’s sister Barbara Eden was married to Charles Donald Fegert from September 3, 1977, until they got divorced in 1983. She has been married to Jon Eicholtz since January 5, 1991. Their union has lasted for more than 30 years.
Barbara and her husband Jon Eicholtz are still enjoying their marriage. They have remained supportive of each other. “I’m really lucky,” Barbara told PEOPLE. “I have dear friends. I have a wonderful family, a very supportive husband, a dog who is adorable, but a brat! Yes, I’m very happy. I think life, everything, has to work itself out. There’s a reason for most things, and I can’t wish for it.”
Where Is Barbara Eden’s Sister, Alison Scanlon Now?
Alison Scanlon’s exact whereabouts are unknown but she is believed to be living somewhere in the United States. She has chosen to live her life away from the spotlight. It is assumed that Alison is still alive as there hasn’t been any news that inform us otherwise. Her mother Alice Mary Franklin died of lung cancer in November 1986, at the age of 71 years.
ALSO, READ: Hubert Henry Morehead: What Happened To Barbara Eden’s Father?
Alice was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA. Alison’s father Harrison Connor Huffman died on 7 December 1969, at age 62, in San Francisco County, California, USA, according to Findagrave. The cause of his death is unknown.
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