Debbie Turner

Debbie Turner (born September 5, 1956^[1]) is an American actress who played the role of Marta von Trapp in the film The Sound of Music.

Debbie Turner
Born	(1956-09-05) September 5, 1956 (age 68) Arcadia, California
Occupation	Floral designer
Years active	1965–present
Spouse	Richard Larson (1980-present)
Children	4

Life and career

Turner was born and raised in Arcadia, California.^[2] In 1964 she won the role of Marta Von Trapp in The Sound of Music.^[3] Shortly after the film's debut, she left the film industry and returned to school to complete her education.^[4]

She appeared as a party guest in the 1979 film North Dallas Forty.^[5]

By 1985, Turner had relocated to Chanhassen, Minnesota, where she raised four daughters with her husband Rick.^[6][7] Though not active in the film industry, she regularly visits with her The Sound of Music cast mates and has made a number of television appearances, including The Oprah Winfrey Show where she discussed the film's 45th anniversary.^[8][9] In addition, Turner was selected as one of three float judges for the 2011 Tournament of Roses Parade.^[10]