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Marni Nixon (1930–2016)
"Loverly" soprano Marni Nixon has ensured herself a proper place in film history although most moviegoers would not recognize her if they passed her on the street. But if you heard her, that might be a horse of a different color. Marni is one of those unsung heroes (or should I say "much sung" heroes) whose incredible talents were given short ...
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Born:in Altadena, California, USADied:(age 86) in New York City, New York, USA |
Before "The Office," star Rainn Wilson had a different type of workplace comedy in mind. Presented by "Star Trek: Discovery."
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Soundtrack (21 credits)
Soundtrack (21 credits)
2011
Glee
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- The First Time
(2011)
... (performer: "A Boy Like That/I Have a Love" - uncredited)
2010
20 to 1
(TV Series documentary) (performer - 1 episode)
- Our All Time Favourite Films
(2010)
... (performer: "Wouldn't It Be Loverly" - uncredited)
2008
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical Treasure
(TV Movie documentary) (performer: "Getting to Know You" - uncredited)
2002
The King of Queens
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Arthur, Spooner
(2002)
... (performer: "Getting To Know You" - uncredited)
1999
Spaced
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Beginnings
(1999)
... (performer: "Getting To Know You")
1998
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Phil Hartman
(TV Special documentary) (performer: "Getting to Know You" - uncredited)
1994
Seinfeld
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- The Raincoats
(1994)
... (performer: "I Could Have Danced All Night")
1991
Here's Looking at You, Warner Bros.
(TV Movie documentary) (performer: "The Rain in Spain" - uncredited)
1987
Un, dos, tres... responda otra vez
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- La comedia musical
(1987)
... (performer: "I Could Have Danced All Night")
1967
Jack and the Beanstalk
(TV Movie) (performer: "One Starry Moment", "One Starry Moment" (Reprise))
1964
My Fair Lady
(performer: "Wouldn't It Be Loverly" (1956), "Just You Wait" (1956), "The Rain in Spain" (1956), "I Could Have Danced All Night" (1956), "Show Me" (1956), "The Flower Market" (1956), "Without You" (1956) - uncredited)
1961
West Side Story
(performer: "Tonight" (1957), "I Feel Pretty" (1957), "One Hand, One Heart" (1957), "Quintet" (1957), "Somewhere" (1957), "A Boy Like That/I Have a Love" (1957), "Somewhere" (reprise) (1957) - uncredited)
1961
Route 66
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Goodnight Sweet Blues
(1961)
... (performer: "I'm Coming Virginia")
1961
New York Philharmonic Young People's Concerts
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Folk Music in the Concert Hall
(1961)
... (performer: "Three Songs from 'Chants del Auvergne'")
1957
An Affair to Remember
("An Affair to Remember (Our Love Affair)") / (performer: "Continué", "The Tiny Scout (He Knows You Inside Out)", "Tomorrow Land")
1956
The King and I
(performer: "I Whistle A Happy Tune" (1951), "Hello, Young Lovers" (1951), "Getting To Know You" (1951), "Shall We Dance" (1951) - uncredited)
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Actress (17 credits)
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Music department (5 credits)
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Composer (1 credit)
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Thanks (2 credits)
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Self (31 credits)
Self (31 credits)
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Archive footage (1 credit)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
The Girl in Pink Tights (1954). Musical comedy. Music by Sigmund Romberg. Lyrics by Leo Robin. Book by Jerome Chodorov and Joseph Fields. Musical Director: Sylvan Levin. Music orchestrated by Don Walker. Ballet music arranged by Trude Rittman. Choreographed by Agnes de Mille. Directed by Shepard Traube. Mark Hellinger Theatre: ... See more »Official Sites:
The Official Twitter Account of Marni NixonHeight:
5' 4" (1.63 m)
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[on dubbing for Natalie Wood in West Side Story (1961)] I knew that I would never be cast physically in the role of Maria. In the picture they wanted Maria to sound like a sixteen-year-old and they kept trying out Natalie's voice. Natalie was perfectly musical, but I had the feeling that it was only gradually when they started working with her that they said to themselves, "I don't think she is ... See more »Trivia:
She starred in her own local children's TV show in Seattle entitled "Boomerang" in the late 70s and early 80s and won four Emmys for her efforts. See more »Star Sign:
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