Anita Morris
Anita Rose Morris (March 14, 1943 – March 2, 1994) was an American actress, singer and dancer. She began her career performing in Broadway musicals, including Jesus Christ Superstar, Seesaw and Nine, for which she received a Tony Award nomination.[1] During her career, Morris had starring roles in a number of films, include The Hotel New Hampshire (1984), Absolute Beginners (1986), Ruthless People (1986), Aria (1987), 18 Again! (1988), Bloodhounds of Broadway (1989) and A Sinful Life (1989). She had leading roles in two short-lived television series in 1980s: the NBC prime time soap opera Berrenger's (1985), and the Fox sitcom Down and Out in Beverly Hills (1987).
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 1943-03-14 · Durham, North Carolina, USA
- Died
- 1994-03-02
Known for
- Tales from the Crypt (1989) — Fuchsia Monroe
- Cheers (1982) — Madeline Keith
- Miami Vice (1984) — Leona Proverb
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) — Leona Schubert
- Ruthless People (1986) — Carol Dodsworth
- Melrose Place (1992) — Stella Rivers
- Matlock (1986) — Catherine McKay
- The Hotel New Hampshire (1984) — Ronda Ray
- 18 Again! (1988) — Madeline
- Eerie, Indiana (1991) — Eunice Danforth / Marshall Teller
- A Different World (1987) — Joni Brooks
- Absolute Beginners (1986) — Dido Lament
- Maria's Lovers (1984) — Mrs. Wynic
- Radioland Murders (1994) — Claudette Katsenback
- Aria (1987) — Phoebe
- Blue City (1986) — Malvina Kerch-Turner