Dian Parkinson (born November 30, 1945) is an American actress, television personality, and model. She is best known for her long-running role on the game show The Price Is Right from 1975 to 1993.
Born in Baltimore, Maryland, Parkinson attended Milford Mill High School and worked as a model in New York City. In the 1970s, she was a frequent cover girl for Playboy and other men's magazines. She also appeared in several television shows and movies, including I Dream of Jeannie, Love, American Style, and Get Christie Love!
In 1975, Parkinson was chosen as one of the original "Barker's Beauties" on The Price Is Right. She quickly became the most popular of the models and remained on the show for 18 years. During this time, she also made numerous television appearances, including guest hosting The Merv Griffin Show.
In the 1990s, Parkinson appeared in the television series Baywatch and Silk Stalkings. She also had a brief stint as a singer, releasing the album A Moment in Time in 1992.
In 2006, Parkinson made a return to television on the game show Deal or No Deal, where she served as one of the show's briefcase models. She also appeared in the 2009 film American Pie Presents: The Book of Love.
In her personal life, Parkinson has had her share of ups and downs. She was married to TV producer/director Bob Barker from 1989 to 1991. She has also been involved in several legal disputes, including a 1997 lawsuit against Barker in which she alleged that he had sexually harassed her. The case was eventually settled out of court.
Parkinson has since retired from the entertainment industry and is living in Las Vegas, Nevada. She continues to make occasional appearances at events related to The Price Is Right. She is also involved in several charity organizations, including the American Heart Association.
