Phyllis Hill
American actress
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::summary American actress ::
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| image | File:Phyllis Hill 1953.jpg |
| caption | Phyllis Hill in 1953 |
| birth_date | |
| birth_place | New York, New York, U.S. |
| death_date | |
| death_place | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| nationality | American |
| occupation | Dancer |
| Actress | |
| yearsactive | 1948-1975 |
| spouse | {{plainlist |
| * {{marriage | José Ferrer |
| * {{marriage | Frank Overton |
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Phyllis Hill (October 27, 1920 – January 1, 1993) was an American dancer and actress.
Early years
Hill was born in New York City. Her mother was actress Peggy Johnson Hill. Her sister, Joyce Hill Rainier, danced with the Monte Carlo Ballets Russes.
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."
She also appeared with the Metropolitan Opera Company ballet as well as Radio City Music Hall's Ballet Corps.
Television
Hill portrayed Poco Thurman in the NBC drama Three Steps to Heaven, Mrs. Allison in the NBC serial Morning Star, and Agnes Adams in the ABC comedy That Girl.
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)
- Frank Overton (1962 – 24 April 1967; his death)
Death
Hill died from lung cancer in Los Angeles
Filmography
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| 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
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- (1995). "John Willis Theatre World 1992-1993 Season Volume 49". [[Hal Leonard LLC.
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- (2011). "Encyclopedia of Television Shows, 1925 through 2010". McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers.
- (2003). "Fade to Black: A Book of Movie Obituaries". Music Sales Group.
- (January 7, 1993). "Phyllis Hill Ferrer Overton". Variety.
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