Background
Heckart, Eileen was born on March 29, 1919 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Daughter of Leo Herbert and Esther (Stark) Purcell.
Heckart, Eileen was born on March 29, 1919 in Columbus, Ohio, United States. Daughter of Leo Herbert and Esther (Stark) Purcell.
Bachelor, Ohio State University, 1942. Doctor of Humane Letters (honorary), Ohio State University, 1981. Postgraduate, American Theatre Wing, 1948.
Doctor of Laws, Sacred Heart University, Bridgeport, Connecticut, 1973. Doctor of Fine Arts (honorary), Niagara University, 1981. Doctor of Fine Arts (honorary), St. John's University, 2001.
Member Pi Beta Phi. F C.
Married John Harrison Yankee Junior, June 26, 1943. Children: Mark Kelly, Philip Craig, Luke Brian.