Phyllis Kirk
American actress in classic films
Born
September 18th, 1927
97 years ago
Died
October 19th, 2006
18 years ago — 79 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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Active from the late 1940s to the 1960s, an actress appeared in several films and television series. Notable performances include starring in 'House of Wax' alongside Vincent Price and a leading role in 'The Notorious Mrs. Strong'. The television career included appearances on 'The Twilight Zone' and 'The Alfred Hitchcock Hour'. Later in life, transitioned to various writing roles and continued engaging in the arts.
Starred in 'House of Wax'
Featured in 'The Notorious Mrs. Strong'
Appeared in 'The Twilight Zone'
Appeared in 'The Alfred Hitchcock Hour'
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