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Anita Morris
American actress, singer, and dancer (1943-1994) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Anita Rose Morris (March 14, 1943 – March 2, 1994) was an American actress, singer and dancer. She began her career performing in Broadway musicals, including Jesus Christ Superstar, Seesaw and Nine, for which she received a Tony Award nomination.[1]
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Born | Anita Rose Morris (1943-03-14)March 14, 1943 |
Died | March 2, 1994(1994-03-02) (aged 50) |
Resting place | Maplewood Cemetery, Durham, North Carolina |
Occupation(s) | Actress, singer, dancer |
Years active | 1971–1994 |
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Children | James Badge Dale |
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During her career, Morris had starring roles in a number of films, include The Hotel New Hampshire (1984), Absolute Beginners (1986), Ruthless People (1986), Aria (1987), 18 Again! (1988), Bloodhounds of Broadway (1989) and A Sinful Life (1989). She had leading roles in two short-lived television series in 1980s: the NBC prime time soap opera Berrenger's (1985), and the Fox sitcom Down and Out in Beverly Hills (1987).