Amanda Blake Age, Height, Weight, Boyfriend, Net Worth 2026

Amanda Blake (born Beverly Louise Neill) was an American actress best known for her iconic role as Miss Kitty Russell, she co-founded the Arizona Animal Welfare League and spent her later years rescuing big cats. Blake passed away in 1989 at age 60, but her legacy endures through reruns and her pioneering work in animal welfare.

Personal Details

Full Name	Beverly Louise Neill
Stage Name	Amanda Blake
Date of Birth	February 20, 1929
Date of Death	August 16, 1989 (aged 60)
Cause of Death	AIDS-related complications (oral cancer)
Birthplace	Buffalo, New York, USA
Friends	Jazlyn Ray
Nationality	American
Final Residence	Sacramento, California

Family & Personal

• Parents: Jesse Neill (industrial executive) and Louise Neill
• Marriages: – Don Whitman (1954–1955, divorced) – Jason Day (1964–1967, divorced) – Frank Gilbert (1967–1982, divorced) – Mark Spaeth (1984–1985, divorced)

Career

• 1950s: Early film roles in Stars in My Crown (1950), Duchess of Idaho (1950), A Star Is Born (1954)
• 1955–1974: Miss Kitty Russell on Gunsmoke (569 episodes) – the longest-running scripted prime-time dramatic role for a woman
• 1974–1989: Guest appearances on The Love Boat, Hart to Hart, The Edge of Night
• Voice work: Smurfette in The Smurfs (1983)
• Co-founded the Arizona Animal Welfare League (1971) and Performing Animal Welfare Society (PAWS)

Physical Appearance (1950s–1970s )

Height	5 ft 6 in (168 cm)
Weight	≈ 130 lbs (59 kg)
Eye Color	Blue
Hair Color	Red (signature)
Body Type	Hourglass

Net Worth at Death (1989)

Estimated $500,000–$1 million (equivalent to $1.2–$2.4 million in 2026 dollars) Most of her wealth went to animal charities, including a $500,000 bequest to PAWS.