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- Birth nameMerrie Virginia Erlandson
- Ginny Tyler was born on August 8, 1925 in Berkeley, California, USA. She was an actress, known for Merlin l'Enchanteur (1963), L'Extravagant docteur Dolittle (1967) and Le Fantôme de l'espace (1966). She was married to Albert Jacobson and Lowell Fenton. She died on July 13, 2012 in Issaquah, Washington, USA.
- SpousesAlbert Jacobson(1980 - 1995) (his death)Lowell Fenton(July 3, 1946 - ?) (divorced, 1 child)
- ChildrenTy Fenton
- ParentsHarriet Ruth RittenburgErland Alfred Erlandson
- RelativesDonald W. Erlandson(Sibling)Terry Eggers(Half Sibling)
- Named a Disney Legend in 2006 for her work as part of Disneyland Records stock company, her live performances in Disneyland and her voice work on Merlin l'Enchanteur (1963) and Mary Poppins (1964).
- Among many other roles, she voiced "Casper the Friendly Ghost" in 1963; Jan, the damsel in distress in "Space Ghost" cartoons in 1966, and many female characters in early episodes of the 1960s television series "Davey and Goliath.".
- Her voice had long been featured in the chorus of birds outside Disney's Tiki Room.
- In 2006, she was inducted into the Disney Legends, a hall-of-fame program that honors those who have had a lasting impact on the Walt Disney Co.
- She grew up in Seattle and graduated from the University of Washington's School of Drama.
- [on being the Mouseketeer host for the 1962 syndicated version of the original Mickey Mouse Club TV series which was broadcasted live within Disneyland] The most awesome part of my life, and truly a 'dream come true'! And I was raving away to Walt how wonderful Disneyland was, he said, 'And that goes for my Disneyland Storyteller, too.' I have never felt prouder in my entire life.
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