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Phyllis Hill (October 27, 1920 – January 1, 1993)[1] was an American dancer and actress.[2]^{[self-published source]}

Phyllis Hill
Phyllis Hill in 1953
Born	(1920-10-27)October 27, 1920 New York, New York, U.S.
Died	January 1, 1993(1993-01-01) (aged 72) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Nationality	American
Occupation	Dancer Actress
Years active	1948-1975
Spouse(s)	José Ferrer ​ ​ (m. 1948; div. 1953)​ Frank Overton ​ ​ (m. 1962; died 1967)​

Early years

Hill was born in New York City.[3] Her mother was actress Peggy Johnson Hill. Her sister, Joyce Hill Rainier, danced with the Monte Carlo Ballets Russes.[4]

Hill began her career in the late 1940s, appearing on stage and in small television roles in New York.

Stage

Her theatrical debut came "as one of George Balanchine's 'Baby Ballerinas' in New York."[4] Her Broadway credits include Rosalinda, Cyrano de Bergerac, The Fifth Season,[4] The Alchemist (1947), Angel Street (1947), Volpone (1947), Helen Goes to Troy (1943), What's Up? (1943) and Sons and Soldiers (1942).[5]

She also appeared with the Metropolitan Opera Company ballet as well as Radio City Music Hall's Ballet Corps.[4]

Television

Hill portrayed Poco Thurman in the NBC drama Three Steps to Heaven,,[6]^: 1079 Mrs. Allison in the NBC serial Morning Star,[6] and Agnes Adams in the ABC comedy That Girl.[6]^: 1065

Among Hill's television appearances were three Dr. Kildare shows during the 1964-1965 season, three Perry Mason episodes during the final three years of the series, including the title roles of Katherine Stewart in "The Case of the Wednesday Woman", and murderer Rachel Gordon in "The Case of the Sleepy Slayer" (both in 1964), and four appearances on The F.B.I. (1966–70).

Marriages

She was married twice, both times to actors and both unions were childless:

• José Ferrer (June 19, 1948 – July 7, 1953; divorced)[7]
• Frank Overton (1962 – 24 April 1967; his death)

Death

Hill died from lung cancer in Los Angeles[3] on New Year's Day 1993, aged 72. She was survived by a niece.[4]

Filmography

Year	Title	Role	Notes
1948	Joan of Arc	Court Lady	Uncredited
1949	Whirlpool	Party Guest	Uncredited
1950	Crisis	Barmaid	Uncredited
1956	Singing in the Dark	Ruth
1969	Pendulum	Mrs. Wilma Elliot

References

External links

• Phyllis Hill at IMDb
• Phyllis Hill at the Internet Broadway Database
• Phyllis Hill at Find a Grave

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