McKnight, Marian (c. 1937–)

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McKnight, Marian (c. 1937–)

Miss America. Name variations: Marian Conway; Marian McKnight Conway; Marian McKnight-Conway. Born Marian Ann McKnight c. 1937 in SC; attended Coker College; m. Gary Conway (actor); children: 2.

Named Miss America (1957), representing South Carolina; as an actress, appeared on tv shows and in commercials; co-produced several motion pictures. Founded Carmondy McKnight, a vineyard and winery (1986).

See also Frank Deford, There She Is (Viking, 1971).

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