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Anita Morris

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Actress

The Resume

    (March 14, 1943-March 2, 1994)
    Died at 50 from ovarian cancer
    Acted in 'Radioland Murders' (1994), 'Me and the Kid' (1993), 'Martians Go Home' (1990), 'Bloodhounds of Broadway' (1989), 'A Sinful Life' (1989), '18 Again!' (1988), 'Ruthless People' (1986), 'Blue City' (1986), 'Absolute Beginners' (1986), 'Hotel New Hampshire' (1984), 'So Fine' (1981), 'Big Blonde' (1980), 'Happy Hooker' (1975), 'The Broad Coalition' (1972) and 'That Man Is Pregnant!' (1972)
    Performed on Broadway in 'Nine,' 'Jesus Christ Superstar,' 'Magic Show,' 'Sugar Babies,' 'Seesaw' and 'Best Little Whorehouse in Texas'
    Portrayed Barbara Whiteman on 'Down and Out in Beverly Hills' and Babs Berrenger on 'Berrenger's'
    38C-23-36

Why she might be annoying:

    She was a mime.
    She was typecast as the sex bombshell.
    Her hourglass figure was retro of the 50's.

Why she might not be annoying:

    Critics always refer to her performances as 'sultry' or 'steamy.'
    She appeared three times on Circus of the Stars.
    She was banned from performing on the 1982 TONY's because her costume was too revealing.
    She was picked out of the chorus line to become a star.
    She successfully kept her ovarian cancer diagnosis a secret from the public for 15 years.
    Her husband said she was 'fearless on stage,' even climbing a 50 foot wall in 'Jesus Christ Superstar.'
    She worked her sexy southern accent.
    She is the epitome of the person who lived life as though each day could be her last.
    She was amused that as the lead role in 'Whorehouse' she was an unknown but performing in 'Nine' she became well known.
    Her son is actor James Dale.
    She loved gardening, even when she lived in New York City.

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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 28 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 37 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 32 Votes: 6.25% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 408 Votes: 44.36% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 183 Votes: 41.53% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 10 Votes: 10.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 8 Votes: 12.50% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 6 Votes: 83.33% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 197 Votes: 57.36% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 13 Votes: 30.77% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 51 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 63 Votes: 36.51% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 25 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 26 Votes: 57.69% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 51 Votes: 47.06% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 318 Votes: 35.22% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 148 Votes: 43.92% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 261 Votes: 42.53% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 747 Votes: 42.44% Annoying