Quentin Dean (July 27, 1944 – May 7, 2003) was an American actress in the late 1960s.
Career Dean played 16-year-old temptress Delores Purdy in Norman Jewison's 1967 hit film In the Heat of the Night, starring Sidney Poitier, for which she was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress. Her acting career ended in 1969 on an episode of Lancer.
Death At the age of 58, she died of cancer in Los Angeles, California. Her remains were cremated, and her ashes were scattered in the Pacific Ocean.
Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes1967 In the Heat of the Night Delores Purdy 1968 The Young Runaways Jennie 1968 Stay Away, Joe Mamie Callahan 1968 Will Penny Jennie Television Year Title Role Notes1967 Judd for the Defense Lou Ann Bender 1 episode1967 The Big Valley Bettina 1 episode1968 The Virginian Saranora 1 episode1969 The Mod Squad Sally 1 episode1969 The F.B.I. Elaine Donner 1 episode1969 The High Chaparral Sarah 1 episode1969 Lancer Lucrece 1 episode (final appearance)
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