Cryer, Gretchen (1935–)

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Cryer, Gretchen (1935–)

American actress and lyricist. Born Gretchen Kiger, Oct 17, 1935, in Indianapolis, Indiana; dau. of E.W. Kiger Jr.; graduate of DePauw University; Harvard University, MAT degree; m. David Cryer (actor), 1954 (div. 1968); children: Jon Cryer (actor), Robin Cryer (performer) and Shelley Cryer (make-up artist).

With Nancy Ford (composer), wrote book, lyrics and co-starred in Now is the Time for All Good Men (1967), The Last Sweet Days of Isaac (1970), Shelter (1973) and I'm Getting My Act Together and Taking It On the Road (1981); also wrote American Girls Revue and appeared in Little Me (1962).

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