Phyllis Hill

Phyllis Hill (October 27, 1920 – January 1, 1993)^[1] was an American dancer and actress.^{[2][self-published source]}

Phyllis Hill
Phyllis Hill in 1953
Born	(1920-10-27)October 27, 1920 New York, New York, U.S.
Died	January 1, 1993(1993-01-01) (aged 72) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Nationality	American
Occupation(s)	Dancer Actress
Years active	1948-1975
Spouses	José Ferrer ​ ​ (m. 1948; div. 1953)​ Frank Overton ​ ​ (m. 1962; died 1967)​

Early years

Hill was born in New York City.^[3] Her mother was actress Peggy Johnson Hill. Her sister, Joyce Hill Rainier, danced with the Monte Carlo Ballets Russes.^[4]

Hill began her career in the late 1940s, appearing on stage and in small television roles in New York.

Stage

Her theatrical debut came "as one of George Balanchine's 'Baby Ballerinas' in New York."^[4] Her Broadway credits include Rosalinda, Cyrano de Bergerac, The Fifth Season,^[4] The Alchemist (1947), Angel Street (1947), Volpone (1947), Helen Goes to Troy (1943), What's Up? (1943) and Sons and Soldiers (1942).^[5]

She also appeared with the Metropolitan Opera Company ballet as well as Radio City Music Hall's Ballet Corps.^[4]

Television

Hill portrayed Poco Thurman in the NBC drama Three Steps to Heaven,^[6]: 1079 Mrs. Allison in the NBC serial Morning Star,^[6] and Agnes Adams in the ABC comedy That Girl.^[6]: 1065

Among Hill's television appearances were three Dr. Kildare shows during the 1964–1965 season. She appeared in three Perry Mason episodes during the final three years of the series, including the title role of Katherine Stewart in "The Case of the Wednesday Woman", and Rachel Gordon in "The Case of the Sleepy Slayer" (both in 1964). She made four appearances on The F.B.I. (1966–70).

Marriages

She was married twice, both times to actors and both unions were childless:

• José Ferrer (June 19, 1948 – July 7, 1953; divorced)^[7]
• Frank Overton (1962 – 24 April 1967; his death)

Death

Hill died from lung cancer in Los Angeles^[3] on New Year's Day 1993, aged 72. She was survived by a niece.^[4]

Filmography

Year	Title	Role	Notes
1948	Joan of Arc	Court Lady	Uncredited
1949	Whirlpool	Party Guest	Uncredited
1950	Crisis	Barmaid	Uncredited
1956	Singing in the Dark	Ruth
1969	Pendulum	Mrs. Wilma Elliot

References

1. Ellenberger, Allan R. (2001). Celebrities in Los Angeles Cemeteries: A Directory. McFarland. p. 131. ISBN 9780786409839. Retrieved 6 July 2019.
2. Scott, Tony (2001). The Stars of Hollywood Forever. Lulu.com. ISBN 9781312916975. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
3. Willis, John; Lynch, Tom, eds. (1995). "Phyllis Hill (Ferris Overton)". John Willis Theatre World 1992-1993 Season Volume 49. Applause Theatre Book Publishers. p. 222. ISBN 1-55783-203-X. Retrieved 2021-05-07.
4. "Phyllis Hill Ferrer Overton". Variety. January 7, 1993. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
5. "("Phyllis Hill" search results)". Playbill Vault. Retrieved 17 October 2016.
6. Terrace, Vincent (2011). Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010 (2nd ed.). Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers. p. 716. ISBN 978-0-7864-6477-7.
7. Donnelley, Paul (2003). Fade to Black: A Book of Movie Obituaries. Music Sales Group. p. 246. ISBN 9780711995123. Retrieved 17 October 2016.

External links

• Phyllis Hill at IMDb
• Phyllis Hill at the Internet Broadway Database
• Phyllis Hill at Find a Grave