Perry, Elaine (1921–1986)

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Perry, Elaine (1921–1986)

American stage actress and producer. Born Elaine Frueauff in 1921; died Jan 30, 1986, in Buena Vista, CO; dau. of Antoinette Perry (actress and producer, 1888–1946); sister of Margaret Perry (b. 1913, actress).

Began career as understudy to Ingrid Bergman in Liliom; Broadway credits include Glamour Preferred, The Trojan Women and Pillar to Post, among others; produced and directed such plays as A Race of Hairy Men!; also produced Touchstone, King of Hearts, Anastasia, How's the World Treating You? and The Late Christopher Bean.

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