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Anita Morris (1943–1994)

Actress

Anita Rose Morris was born on March 14, 1943 in Durham, North Carolina. Among many roles, her most prominent film role was as Carol Dodsworth in Ruthless People, and for her sensual performance as Carla in the musical "Nine" opposite Raul Julia. While nominated for a Best Featuted Actress Tony Award as Carla... See full bio »

Born:

Anita Rose Morris
in Durham, North Carolina, USA

Died:

(age 50) in Los Angeles, California, USA
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1994 Radioland Murders
Claudette Katsenback
 
1993 Me and the Kid
Mrs. Feldman
 
1993 Little Miss Millions
Sybil Lofton
 
1993 Trade Winds (TV mini-series)
Contessa Laetitia Philips Gabetti
 
1993 Major Dad (TV series)
Connie
– Colonel of Truth (1993) … Connie
 
1992 A Different World (TV series)
Joni Brooks
– White Christmas (1992) … Joni Brooks
 
1989-1992 Matlock (TV series)
Catherine McKay / Elaine Genrich
– The Legacy (1992) … Elaine Genrich
– The Star (1989) … Catherine McKay
 
1992 Melrose Place (TV series)
Stella Rivers
– Burned (1992) … Stella Rivers
 
1992 Eerie, Indiana (TV series)
Eunice Danforth
– No Brain, No Pain (1992) … Eunice Danforth
 
1991 Pros and Cons (TV series)
Marge
– Murder Most Perfect (1991) … Marge
 
1991 Off and Running
Florence
 
1991 Tales from the Crypt (TV series)
Fuchsia Monroe
– Spoiled (1991) … Fuchsia Monroe
 
1990 WIOU (TV series)
Frances Frazier
– One Point, No Light (1990) … Frances Frazier
 
1990 Good Grief (TV series)
Zumaya
– Mooses, Masons, and the Secret Life of Trees (1990) … Zumaya
 
1989 Martians Go Home
Dr. Jane Buchanan
 
1989 A Sinful Life
Claire Vin Blance
 
1989 Bloodhounds of Broadway
Miss Missouri Martin
 
1989 Who's the Boss? (TV series)
Betty
– Cardinal Sin (1989) … Betty
 
1989 Murder, She Wrote (TV series)
Leona Schubert
– The Search for Peter Kerry (1989) … Leona Schubert
 
1988 18 Again!
Madeline
 
1987 Miami Vice (TV series)
Leona Proverb
– Amen... Send Money (1987) … Leona Proverb
 
1987 Down and Out in Beverly Hills (TV series)
Barbara Whiteman
– You Ought to Be in Pictures (1987) … Barbara Whiteman
– Dancing in the Dark (1987) … Barbara Whiteman
– Shapiro's Carmen (1987) … Barbara Whiteman
– Altared States (1987) … Barbara Whiteman
– Max Bedroom (1987) … Barbara Whiteman
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1987 Aria
Phoebe ("Rigoletto")
 
1987 Cheers (TV series)
Madeline Keith
– Dog Bites Cliff (1987) … Madeline Keith
 
1986 A Smoky Mountain Christmas (TV movie)
Jezebel
 
1986 Ruthless People
Carol Dodsworth
 
1986 Blue City
Malvina Kerch-Turner
 
1986 Absolute Beginners
Dido Lament, Gossip Columnist
 
1986 A Masterpiece of Murder (TV movie)
Lola Crane
 
1985 Berrenger's (TV series)
Babs Berrenger
– Maelstrom (1985) … Babs Berrenger
– Hidden Agenda (1985) … Babs Berrenger
– Roll Tape (1985) … Babs Berrenger
– Best Laid Plans (1985) … Babs Berrenger
– Power Play (1985) … Babs Berrenger
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1984 Maria's Lovers
Mrs. Wynic
 
1984 The Hotel New Hampshire
Ronda Ray
 
1983 The Magic Show
Charmin
 
1981 So Fine
So Fine Dancer
 
1980 Big Blonde (TV movie)
Bootsie
 
1975 The Happy Hooker
May Smith/Linda Jo
 
1972 The Broad Coalition
Sheila Saunders
 
Show ShowSelf (8 titles)
1989 The Arsenio Hall Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #1.69 (1989) … Herself
– Episode #1.60 (1989) … Herself
 
1988 Circus of the Stars #13 (TV special documentary)
Herself
 
1986 Circus of the Stars #11 (TV special documentary)
Herself
 
1986 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 14 January 1986 (1986) … Herself
 
1985 Night of 100 Stars II (TV movie)
Herself
 
1984 The 38th Annual Tony Awards (TV movie)
Herself - Presenter & Performer
 
1983 Eubie Blake: A Century of Music (TV movie)
Herself
 
1982 Circus of the Stars #7 (TV special documentary)
Herself
 
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1984 Video Rewind: The Rolling Stones' Great Video Hits (video documentary)
Herself
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

(1984) Appeared in The Rolling Stones' music video "She Was Hot".

Height:

5' 6" (1.68 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

I showed New York that sex on a stage can be fun. I've been a sex symbol all my life, but it doesn't bother me. I can sing, dance and act. What do I have to worry about? See more »

Trivia:

Following her death, she was interred at Maplewood Cemetary in Durham, North Carolina. See more »

Trademark:

Lisp, breathless voice See more »

Star Sign:

Pisces