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Anita Morris
Born 1943-03-14Durham, North Carolina, USA
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] 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).
Screen work
Movies & roles
Radioland MurdersClaudette KatsenbackLittle Miss MillionsSybil LoftonMe and the KidMrs. FeldmanOff and RunningFlorenceBloodhounds of BroadwayMiss Missouri MartinMartians Go HomeDr. JaneA Sinful LifeClaire Vin Blance18 Again!MadelineAriaPhoebeA Smoky Mountain ChristmasJezebelRuthless PeopleCarol DodsworthBlue CityMalvina Kerch-TurnerAbsolute BeginnersDido LamentA Masterpiece of MurderLola CraneNight of 100 Stars IISelfMaria's LoversMrs. WynicThe Hotel New HampshireRonda RayThe Magic ShowCharminSo FineSo Fine DancerBig BlondeBootsieThe Happy HookerMay Smith / Linda JoThe Broad CoalitionSheila Saunders