Deborah Zerby is an American actor best known for playing Mattie Ross in the film True Grit.
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Best Known For:The film True Grit
Breakthrough:Breakout role as Mattie Ross in True Grit in 1969
10 Quick Facts About Deborah Zerby
- Full Name: Deborah Zerby
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The film True Grit
- Current Role: Teacher
- Date of Birth: July 8, 1947
- Age: 78 years old
- Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Children: Heather Stacy

Deborah Zerby Age
Deborah Zerby is about 79 years old as of 2026. Deborah Zerby was born in 1947.
Career & Work
Deborah Zerby's career includes acting and entertainment roles with UCLA Extension.
Organization: UCLA Extension
Role: Acting Instructor
Period: 1992–2009
Details: Los Angeles
Rise to Fame
Deborah Zerby rose to prominence for her role in the film True Grit.
Notable Works
- Film: True Grit (Mattie Ross, 1969) — Breakout role
Awards & Achievements
- BAFTA Nomination — BAFTA — True Grit
Deborah Zerby Family & Relationships
Deborah Zerby is divorced. She has 1 child, Heather Stacy.
- Father: Jon Zerby
- Mother: Inga Wiere
- Children:
- Heather Stacy (1968)
Lesser Known Facts
- Her parents were professional dancers known as 'The Dancing Zerbys'.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Deborah Zerby
- Popular As: Kim Darby
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: July 8, 1947
- Age: 78
- Birthday: July 8
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California
Family & Relationships
- Father: Jon Zerby
- Mother: Inga Wiere
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Children: Heather Stacy
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- James Stacy (Spouse • Former husband)









