Person

Vivian Blaine

Acting · 1921–1995 · Newark, New Jersey, USA

Biography

Vivian Blaine (1921–1995) was an American actress and singer best known for originating the role of Miss Adelaide in the musical theater production Guys and Dolls.

Known for

Filmography

2003Broadway's Lost TreasuresAdelaide (segment "Guys & Dolls")
1984Murder, She WroteRita Bristol
1983I'm Going to Be FamousLaura Lowell
1982Showbiz Goes to War(archive footage)
1982ParasiteElizabeth Daley
1979The DarkCortney Floyd
1979Sooner or LaterCosmetics Saleslady
1979Fast FriendsSylvia
1979The Cracker FactoryHelen
1978Katie: Portrait of a CenterfoldMarietta Cutler
1978Vega$
1978Fantasy IslandMrs. Deverse
1977The Love BoatBarbara Sharp
1976Mary Hartman, Mary HartmanBetty McCullough
1972RichardCameo
1960Route 66
1957Public Pigeon No. 1Rita DeLacey
1956Tony AwardsSelf - Performer
1955Guys and DollsMiss Adelaide
1955Damon Runyon TheaterCutie Singleton
1954The Jimmy Durante ShowSelf
1953Main Street to BroadwaySelf (uncredited)
1952Skirts Ahoy!Una Yancey
1951Hallmark Hall of FameGeorgina Allerton
1950Lux Video TheatreCoral
1950The Colgate Comedy HourSelf
1950What's My Line?Self
1948The Philco Television Playhouse
1948The Ed Sullivan ShowSelf
1946Three Little Girls in BlueLiz Charters
1946If I'm LuckyLinda Farrell
1945Doll FaceMary Elizabeth 'Doll Face' Carroll
1945State FairEmily Edwards
1945Nob HillSally Templeton
1945The All-Star Bond RallySelf - Pinup Girl
1944Something for the BoysBlossom Hart
1944Greenwich VillageBonnie Watson
1943JitterbugsSusan Cowan
1943He Hired the BossSally Conway
1942Girl TroubleBarbara
1942Thru Different EyesSue Boardman

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