Lita Baron (born Isabel Castro; August 11, 1923 – December 16, 2015)[1] was a Spanish-born American actress and singer who appeared in movies and television shows for over 30 years.

Baron was born Isabel Castro in Almería, Spain, on August 11, 1923, and emigrated to United States with her family in 1928.

[3] Baron started her career in show business as a singer and dancer with Xavier Cugat's orchestra.

Her last screen role came in the 1979 film Bitter Heritage, in which her then ex-husband Rory Calhoun starred.

Baron and Calhoun divorced in 1970, and she cited his multiple extramarital affairs as one of the reasons for the separation.