Beverlee McKinsey

Beverlee McKinsey (August 9, 1935 – May 2, 2008) was an American actress.

Beverlee McKinsey was born as Beverlee Magruder in McAlester, Oklahoma on August 9, 1935. She was the daughter of Warren and Jewell Magruder of McAlester, Oklahoma.

McKinsey graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1956 with a Bachelor's Degree in Drama. Her professional career began in the New York theater. She understudied the leading role of newlywed Corie in the original Broadway production of "Barefoot in the Park" and was given the opportunity to perform the role opposite Robert Redford several times. She also co-starred as Honey in the London production of "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" starring Uta Hagen and Arthur Hill. She started her career in off Broadway theater, often appearing alongside James Earl Jones and Doris Belack.

Moved to Hollywood in the late 1960s and after several appearances in episodic television shows, she landed her first contract role as Martha Donnelly/Julie Richards (1970–1971) on Love is a Many Splendored Thing where she worked with future husband Berkeley Harris.