Marya "Sally" Carter (born Zella Maria Grajeda; May 12, 1942)[1] is an American model and actress. She was Playboy magazine's Playmate of the month for its May 1962 issue. Her centerfold was photographed by Paul Morton Smith.[1]
During the 1960s and 1970s, Carter pursued an acting career, mostly appearing in B-movies and guest roles on television. She used several names for her credits; among them were Sally Carter, Sally Carter Hunt, Sally Carter Ihnat, and Sally Ihnat.[citation needed]
She was married to Steve Ihnat, a character actor best known for playing Fleet Captain Garth of Izar in the Star Trek episode "Whom Gods Destroy". They had two children. Steve died in 1972 of a heart attack on Marya's 30th birthday. She was subsequently married to the game show host Peter Marshall, divorcing in 1983.
