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Vivian Blaine
Born: 21st Nov 1921 Newark, New Jersey, USA - Died 9th Dec 1995
Dept: Acting
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.
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Film and Tv Credits
Total number of credits listed: 41
Film: 26 (63%)
Television: 15 (37%)
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Filmography
2003
The golden age of the annual Tony Awards ceremony lasted from 1967 to 1986 — the period during which Alexander H. Cohen and his wife, Hildy Parks, w ... view
Character:
Adelaide (segment "Guys & Dolls")
Sep 1984 (first aired)
An unassuming mystery writer turned sleuth uses her professional insight to help solve real-life homicide cases. ... view
Character:
Rita Bristol (1 ep.)
1983
A group of young actors audition for a play by a famous author starring and a famous star. These hopefuls have every weapon available to achieve their ... view
Character:
Laura Lowell
1982
While a few Hollywood celebrities such as James Stewart and Clark Gable saw combat during World War II, the majority used their talents to rally the A ... view
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(archive footage)
1982
Paul Dean has created a deadly parasite that is now attached to his stomach. He and his female companion, Patricia Welles, must find a way to destroy ... view
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Elizabeth Daley
1979
At night the Mangler stalks the streets of Los Angeles, killing and mutilating random victims. On the trail are a TV reporter, the father of one of th ... view
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Cortney Floyd
1979
Thirteen-year-old Jessie is in love with Michael, a 17-year-old guitar instructor and aspiring musician. When she finally captures his interest, she l ... view
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Cosmetics Saleslady
1979
A young divorcee struggles to provide for her young son and make a new life for herself in the backstage jungle of a TV talk show, becoming fast frien ... view
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Sylvia
1979
Drama depicting the problems of a suburban housewife suffering from fits of depression and alcoholism, and her stay in a psychiatric center after a fe ... view
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Helen
1978
A naive Texas beauty queen, seeking Hollywood stardom, quickly learns the realities of the business after attending an unethical modeling school. ... view
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Marietta Cutler
Sep 1978 (first aired)
Vega$ is an American detective television drama series that aired on ABC between 1978 and 1981. It was produced by Aaron Spelling. The series was film ... view
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Unknown/various (1 ep.)
Jan 1978 (first aired)
A magical island hosted by Mr Roarke and Tattoo where weekly guests learn valuable life lessons in their pursuit of fulfilling their dreams. Not all d ... view
Character:
Mrs. Deverse (1 ep.)
Sep 1977 (first aired)
Passengers who search for romantic nights aboard a beautiful ship travelling to tropical or mysterious countries, decide to pass their vacation aboard ... view
Character:
Barbara Sharp (1 ep.)
Jan 1976 (first aired)
In the fictional town of Fernwood, Ohio, suburban housewife Mary Hartman seeks the kind of domestic perfection promised by Reader’s Digest and TV co ... view
Character:
Betty McCullough (15 ep.)
1972
A satirical biopic of a fictional US president Richard, who in many ways intentionally resembles the then-current real life U.S. president, Richard Ni ... view
Character:
Cameo
Oct 1960 (first aired)
After discovering that his late father has gone through most of the family fortune, Tod Stiles hits the title trans-America highway in his Corvette in ... view
Character:
Unknown/various (1 ep.)
1957
Swindlers con a lunchroom clerk into doing them a favor, supposedly on behalf of the FBI. ... view
Character:
Rita DeLacey
Apr 1956 (first aired)
The Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre, more commonly known as a Tony Award, recognizes achievement in live Broadway theatre. The awards ... view
Character:
Self - Performer (1 ep.)
1955
In New York, a gambler is challenged to take a cold female missionary to Havana, but they fall for each other, and the bet has a hidden motive to fina ... view
Character:
Miss Adelaide
Apr 1955 (first aired)
Damon Runyon Theater is an American television program that presented dramatized versions of Damon Runyon's short stories. Hosted by Donald Woods, the ... view
Character:
Cutie Singleton (1 ep.)
Oct 1954 (first aired)
The Jimmy Durante Show is a 51-episode half-hour comedy/variety television program presented live on NBC from October 2, 1954 to June 23, 1956. ... view
Character:
Self (3 ep.)
1953
In New York, a surly, down-on-his-heels playwright meets a country girl who's giving up trying to act and returning home. He goes with her for inspira ... view
Character:
Self (uncredited)
1952
Three young ladies sign up for some kind of training at a naval base. However, their greatest trouble isn't long marches or several weeks in a small b ... view
Character:
Una Yancey
Dec 1951 (first aired)
Long-running anthology program sponsored by Hallmark Cards. Beginning in 1951 and continuing into 2019, the series received 80 Emmy Awards, 24 Christo ... view
Character:
Georgina Allerton (1 ep.)
Oct 1950 (first aired)
Lux Video Theatre is an American anthology series that was produced from 1950 until 1959. The series presented both comedy and drama in original telep ... view
Character:
Coral (1 ep.)
Sep 1950 (first aired)
The Colgate Comedy Hour is an American comedy-musical variety series that aired live on the NBC network from 1950 to 1955. The show starred many notab ... view
Character:
Self (3 ep.)
Feb 1950 (first aired)
Four panelists must determine guests' occupations - and, in the case of famous guests, while blindfolded, their identity - by asking only "yes" or "no ... view
Character:
Self - Mystery Guest (1 ep.)
Self - Panelist (3 ep.)
Oct 1948 (first aired)
The Philco Television Playhouse is an American anthology series that was broadcast live on NBC from 1948 to 1955. Produced by Fred Coe, the series was ... view
Character:
Unknown/various (1 ep.)
Jun 1948 (first aired)
The Ed Sullivan Show is an American TV variety show that originally ran on CBS from Sunday June 20, 1948 to Sunday June 6, 1971, and was hosted by New ... view
Character:
Self (4 ep.)
1946
Three sisters go to Atlantic City with hopes of finding rich husbands. ... view
Character:
Liz Charters
1946
Out of work swing band maneuvers a gig working for a political campaign, by drawing in and entertaining prospective voters at rallies. The candidate i ... view
Character:
Linda Farrell
1945
Burlesque queen Doll Face Carroll is dismissed from an audition for a legitimate Broadway show because she lacks culture. Her boss/manager Mike decide ... view
Character:
Mary Elizabeth 'Doll Face' Carroll
1945
During their annual visit to the Iowa State Fair, the Frake family enjoy many adventures. Proud patriarch Abel has high hopes for his champion swine B ... view
Character:
Emily Edwards
1945
A Barbary Coast saloon owner hopes to marry his way into San Francisco's high society. Directed by Henry Hathaway, the film was released in 1945. ... view
Character:
Sally Templeton
1945
Inspirational documentary short film featuring Hollywood stars promoting the sales of War Bonds through songs and skits. Preserved by the Academy Fil ... view
Character:
Self - Pinup Girl
1944
The oddly-assorted Hart cousins: revue singer Blossom, con man Harry, and machinist Chiquita (who gets radio through her teeth!), inherit southern pla ... view
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Blossom Hart
1944
In 1922, a would-be classical composer gets involved with people putting on a musical revue. ... view
Character:
Bonnie Watson
1943
The two-man Laurel and Hardy Zoot Suit Band find themselves fronting a scam for "gasolene pills" in wartime oil-short America. They are however soon o ... view
Character:
Susan Cowan
1943
A shy bookkeeper accidentally discovers that the company where he works is targeted in a series of late-night robberies. ... view
Character:
Sally Conway
1942
A South American in New York rents the apartment of a socialite who pretends to be his maid. ... view
Character:
Barbara
1942
A celebrated district attorney reflects on the way circumstantial evidence impacted a famous murder case. ... view
Character:
Sue Boardman