Toby Tarnow

Toby Tarnow
Born (1937-06-15) June 15, 1937 (age 89)
Gravelbourg, Saskatchewan, Canada
Occupationactor
Known forAnne Shirley in Anne of Green Gables
Spouse(s)Barry Joel Little
(m. 1956; div. ?)
Earl Hugh Berger
(m. 1964; div. ?)
Richard Bryan Kalin
(m. 1990; d. 2016)
Children2

Toby Tarnow (born June 15, 1937) is a Canadian actress. She was the first actress to portray the popular Anne Shirley of Anne of Green Gables in Canadian radio then in Canadian television in a 1956 television movie.

Career

Tarnow began her career in the 1950s as a child actress on Canadian television. Her most popular work included the part of Princess Summerfall Winterspring on the Canadian version of the Howdy Doody Show on CBC television and a regular on the children's show, Mr. Dressup. In 1956, she was in the Anne of Green Gables TV movie.

As an adult, Tarnow progressed to roles in live theatre. She starred as "The Girl" in The Seven Year Itch at Toronto's Crest Theatre and played Cordelia in King Lear. In 1972, she starred in Forever Yours, Mary Lou at Toronto's Tarragon Theatre, garnering rave reviews.

She continued on television as a regular panelist on the Canadian To Tell the Truth, a regular role in CBC'S forensic police drama The Collaborators (1973–74), a continuing character on the Canadian soap opera Moment of Truth, and a continuing role in the miniseries Amerika and a children's television show, Nursery School Time with Miss Toby and Hoppy.

In film, she appeared in Nobody Waved Goodbye in 1965. In 1974, she was the rabbi's wife in Only God Knows.

Recognition

In 1954, at the second annual banquet of the Association of Canadian Radio and Television Artists, Tarnow received the Maurice M. Rosenfeld Award as the "outstanding newcomer to radio", presented to her by the previous year's recipient, Kate Reid. In 2012, Toby was awarded the Children's and Youth Theatre Award by the New Hampshire Theatre Awards.[citation needed]

Personal life

On June 2, 1956, Tarnow married Dr. Barry Joel Little, with whom she had one child, a daughter. In April 1964, she married Globe and Mail reporter Earl Hugh Berger. They, too, had one child, a son. Until his death in 2016, Tarnow was married to Richard Bryan Kalin.

In August 1989, she moved to New Hampshire.

Performances

Film

Year Title Role Notes
1964 Nobody Waved Good-bye Sister
1974 Only God Knows Frances Sherman
1983 Utilities Gilda

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1955–1958 On Camera Susan / Sheila 4 episodes
1956 Anne of Green Gables Anne Shirley Television film
1957–1960 Encounter Doreen / Polly / Nancy 6 episodes
1959 Startime Nora Episode: "A Clearing in the Woods"
1959 Hudson's Bay Little Dove 2 episodes
1960 R.C.M.P. Anna Episode: "Violence at the Wedding"
1961–1966 Festival Miriam / Sophie / Tansy 3 episodes
1964 Moment of Truth Carol Williams Television film
1965 Theatre 625 Lilith Episode: "David, Chapter 2"
1966 Seaway Anne Ballantyre Episode: "Dead Reckoning"
1972 The Whiteoaks of Jalna Ruth Episode #1.1
1972 Dr. Simon Locke Andrea Episode: "The Perfect Specimen"
1974 The Collaborators Liz Roman 4 episodes
1976 Teleplay Lana Episode: "The Italian Machine"
1980 King of Kensington Janice Episode: "Green-Eyed Monster"
1982 Till Death Do Us Part Dr. Honora Freed Television film
1985 Star Wars: Droids Voice 4 episodes
1986 The Edison Twins Dr. Karla Jenson Episode: "Strictly for the Birds"
1987 Amerika Helen 2 episodes

Theatre

Year Title Role Venue Notes
1960 King Lear Cordelia Crest Theatre, Toronto
1963 The Seven Year Itch The Girl Crest Theatre, Toronto
1972 Forever Yours, Mary Lou Tarragon Theatre, Toronto

References

  1. ↑ "Toby Tarnow Net Worth & Bio 2017: Stunning Facts You Need To Know!". Celebrity Net Worth. June 1, 2016. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
  2. ↑ "Princess K.I.M. Heads from Page to Stage". PublishersWeekly.com. Retrieved June 29, 2020.
  3. 1 2 3 Toque, Peregrin (November 16, 1974). "Toby Tarnow: A starring role on CBC's The Collaborators is hardly satisfying". Toronto Star. pp. I4, I6.
  4. ↑ "Canadian Radio, TV, Stage and Movie Talent Receive Recognition at Miniature Academy Award Show". The Toronto Star. November 19, 1954. p. B1. Retrieved May 1, 2026 – via Newspapers.com. MAURICE M. ROSENFELD award as the 'outstanding newcomer to radio' was awarded to Toby Tarnow, left, last night. Last year's winner, Kate Reid, congratulates her.
  5. ↑ "Society Highlights: Marriages". The Toronto Star. May 5, 1956. p. 28. Retrieved May 1, 2026 – via Newspapers.com. THE ENGAGEMENT IS ANNOUNCED of Toby Norma, daughter of Mrs. Mina Tarnow, 10 Barry Joel Little, son of Mr. and Mrs. Murray Little. The marriage will take place on June 2 at 9 o'olock in the chapel of Holy Blossom temple.
  6. ↑ "Births". The Toronto Star. December 4, 1958. p. 45. Retrieved May 1, 2026 – via Newspapers.com. LITTLE--Mr, and Mrs. Barry Little (nee Toby Tarnow, are happy to announce the birth of a daughter, Ellen Barbara. Dec. 3, 1958, at New Mount Sinai hospital.
  7. ↑ "WEDDING: Berger—Tarnow". The Globe and Mail. April 15, 1964. p. 11. Retrieved May 1, 2026 – via Newspapers.com. The former Toby Tarnow, daughter of Mrs. Mina Tarnow. became the bride of Earl Hugh Berger, son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Berger, in a ceremony held in Beth Tzedec Synagogue, Rabbi Stuart Rosenberg officiated. Mrs. Victor Beube, the groom's sister, attended the bride. Gerald Berger, the bridegroom's brother, was best man and ushers were Norman Tarnow, the bride's brother, and Victor Beube. [...] Mr. and Mrs. Berger plan a wedding trip in May to the Middle East and Europe. They will make their home in Toronto.
  8. ↑ McVicar, Cathy (August 26, 1964). "Toby Has Camera in Mind When Choosing Wardrobe". The Ottawa Journal. p. 40. Retrieved May 1, 2026 – via Newspapers.com. 'It has been months since I wore lipstick or visited a hairdresser,' she admitted. 'I got married in April (to Globe and Mail writer Earl Berger) and we toured Europe and Israel for five weeks. I've been on holidays ever since; it's the first Summer in eight years that I haven't worked.
  9. ↑ "Social Notices: Marriages". The Ottawa Journal. December 4, 1958. p. A12. Retrieved May 1, 2026 – via Newspapers.com. Earl Berger and Toby Tarnow are pleased to announce the marriage of their son. Joseph Joshua, to Dara Lynn, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Henry Rosenberg of Greenwich, Connecticut. The marriage took place at Burning Tree Country Club, Greenwich, Connecticut, March 24,1991.
  10. ↑ "Deaths". The Boston Globe. April 3, 2016. p. B8. Retrieved May 1, 2026 – via Newspapers.com. KALIN, Richard Bryan. Permaculture Specialist, Flower Essence Magician, Gardener, Farmer, Tech Guru & Muffin Maker. Aug. 24, 1946 - Mar. 29, 2016. Richard died peacefully on March 29th, 2016. He is survived by his wife, Toby Tarnow, brother, Jeff Kalin, sister, Rebecca Kalin and their respective families.

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