Basic Information
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full name (as used here) | Freeman Meskimen |
| Best known relationship | Spouse of Marian Ross (married 1951 — later divorced) |
| Children | Jim Meskimen (b. 1959); daughter Ellen (reported b. 1962, credited professionally as Ellen Plummer / sometimes listed under other surnames) |
| Occupation (public record) | Stage performer / theatrical credits (mid-20th century); otherwise records are patchy |
| Notable stage mention | Playbill / theatrical listing (late 1950s era; example: 1959 era productions) |
| Public net worth | Not publicly reported / no reliable estimate available |
| Public profile | Scattered in biographies of family members and theater records; no standalone, widely-published biography found |
The Backdrop — how I first found the name
I came to Freeman’s story like a cinematographer finding the light on an old set — a name in the margin of a brighter star. Marian Ross (as spelled in the material I was given) is the marquee, and Freeman Meskimen appears in the credits of her life: the first husband, the father of children who would themselves go onstage and behind the mic. That gives Freeman a certain gravity, even if his own lobby card is worn.
Marriage is a date you can pin to the wall: 1951. Divorce appears later — by the late 1960s they had parted. Two children anchor the center of the frame: Jim, born in 1959, who would become an actor and impressionist; and a daughter born around 1962 who later appears in credits under the name Ellen Plummer (and in some records by other surnames). Those three facts — marriage in 1951, Jim in 1959, daughter in 1962 — are the scaffolding for everything else that follows.
Family in Motion — names, roles, and the small, luminous moments
Think of this as a family stills reel: each face is a frame that tells a story.
- Marian Ross — spouse (married 1951; later divorced). She’s the recognizable name — the one whose career casts a long light. Freeman’s role in her life is intimate and practical: husband, co-parent, the quieter half of a public couple during a time when television and stage were reshaping American households. Their marriage spanned much of the 1950s and 1960s — a period of baby-boom births, theatrical runs, and shifting expectations.
- Jim Meskimen — son (b. 1959). Jim is the loudest echo of Freeman’s legacy: a performer, impressionist, and voice actor who built a visible career in film, television, and audio work. When I watch clips of Jim, I imagine the genes for timing and empathy — the actor’s bread-and-butter — traveling back a generation.
- Ellen (reported birth c. 1962) — daughter (credited as Ellen Plummer / appears under different surnames). She surfaces in TV-writing and production circles in some credits, the kind of behind-the-scenes creative who quietly shapes the stories you binge without always taking the marquee.
- Grandchildren & in-laws. Through Jim’s family there are grandchildren and spouses who extend the lineage into modern entertainment circles — a small dynasty not of tabloid sensationalism but of steady craft: performers, narrators, and creatives who carry that name onto stages and into studios.
A career in fragments — what the public record shows (and what it leaves out)
If Freeman had a single, tidy résumé, it would live on a shelf with Playbills and newspaper clippings. Instead, his career reads like a collage: a Playbill appearance here (late 1950s), a name variant there, and theater listings that put him in the same rooms where American drama was being refashioned.
What’s concrete:
- Theatrical listings tie Freeman to stage work in the late 1950s era — performances that would have required discipline, a traveling trunk, and long nights under hot lights.
- Family biographies and public mentions place him as the father of two children born in 1959 and circa 1962, which suggests a life split between home and the demands of performance.
What’s missing:
- A comprehensive filmography under the single name “Freeman Meskimen.”
- Any authoritative public figure-style net-worth or celebrity dossier.
- A standalone obituary or biography that clears up name variants, exact birth/death dates, and a full list of credits.
Timeline: the reliable beats
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 1951 | Marriage to Marian Ross (as recorded in family biographies). |
| 1959 | Birth of son Jim Meskimen. |
| c. 1962 | Birth of daughter Ellen (appears in credits as Ellen Plummer). |
| Late 1950s | Theatrical listings / Playbill-era mentions (stage work). |
| 1960s | Marriage ends (reported divorce by late 1960s). |
Those are the nails I can hang a picture on — clean, numbered, useful when you want to pace the family story on a wall.
Public profile & modern mentions — whispers more than headlines
Freeman’s name reappears almost always in proximity to someone else: family biographies, fan pages, genealogical records. He’s a supporting character in the larger drama of Marian Ross’s public life and in Jim’s continuing career. Social chatter — fan pages, memorial listings, and theater databases — stitches a quiet patchwork of references.
There’s a human truth in that pattern: not everyone who matters to a story is the story’s protagonist. Freeman, in public memory, functions as part of a constellation — a necessary star for sightlines and context, even if his orbit is less scrutinized.
FAQ
Who was Freeman Meskimen married to?
He was married to Marian Ross (married 1951; later divorced), who is the best-known public figure in the family.
Who are Freeman’s children?
His children include actor Jim Meskimen (born 1959) and a daughter reported around 1962, often credited as Ellen Plummer.
Did Freeman work in entertainment?
Yes — public listings tie him to stage work in the late 1950s and theatrical productions of that era, though a complete film/TV résumé under that exact name is not readily available.
Is Freeman’s net worth known?
No reliable public estimate of Freeman Meskimen’s net worth is available.
Are there alternate names for Freeman in records?
Some records and family trees show name variants or fuller names in different contexts, which contributes to a fragmented public record.
Where does Freeman show up today?
Mostly in biographies, fan pages, and theater listings — as a family anchor and as a figure in mid-century stage history rather than a solo celebrity.
Are there recent news or gossip items about Freeman?
His name primarily appears in historical or biographical contexts; there are no prominent modern headlines focused solely on him.
How can I learn more about Freeman?
Look for mid-20th-century theater Playbills, family biographies of Marian Ross, and credits connected to Jim and Ellen to triangulate more specifics about his life and work.
