Marni Nixon (1930–2016) |
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"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 |
Michael McKean draws on his 231 acting credits to share his best Hollywood stories as he plays our game of "Role the Dice."
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Soundtrack (22 credits)
Soundtrack (22 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)
1997
Welcome to Woop Woop
(performer: "Getting to Know You", "Shall We Dance?", "Hello, Young Lovers")
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: "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)
Actress (17 credits)
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Music department (5 credits)
Music department (5 credits)
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Composer (1 credit)
Composer (1 credit)
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Thanks (2 credits)
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Self (34 credits)
Self (34 credits)
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Archive footage (1 credit)
Archive footage (1 credit)
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Personal Details
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Stage: Appeared (as "Mrs. Higgins") in a US touring company of "My Fair Lady". See more »Official Sites:
The Official Twitter Account of Marni NixonHeight:
5' 4" (1.63 m)
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[from an interview in 2007] You always had to sign a contract that nothing would be revealed. Twentieth Century Fox, when I did The King and I (1956), threatened me. They said, "If anybody ever knows that you did any part of the dubbing for Deborah Kerr, we'll see to it that you won't work in town again." 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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