Background
Turner was reared in Arcadia, California, where she grew up as the third daughter of Canadian parents.
Turner was reared in Arcadia, California, where she grew up as the third daughter of Canadian parents.
Shortly after the film"s debut, she left the film industry and returned to school to complete her education. As an adult, she pursued interior design in Beverly Hills and Newport Beach, California, eventually opening a floral and event design company now known as "Debbie Turner Originals." That business encompassed a wide range of design styles, of which the initial focus was floral arrangements and events coordination. Since the early 1990s, she has been designing collectible Santa Claus Dolls as well.
Her company was awarded the title "Preferred Florist" for the Republican National Convention held in Saint Paul, Minnesota in September 2008.
Though not currently active in the film industry, she regularly visits with her Sound of Music family and has made a number of television appearances, including The Oprah Winfrey Show where she discussed the 45th anniversary of The Sound of Music. In addition, Turner was selected as one of three float judges for the 2011 Tournament of Roses Parade.