Phyllis Newman
American actress and singer
Born
March 19th, 1933
92 years ago
Died
2019
6 years ago — 86 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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A celebrated actress and singer, contributions spanned over six decades in theater and television. Gained prominence for performances in Broadway productions and various television shows. Received a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Musical for the role in 'Broadway Bound'. Participated in philanthropic efforts, particularly around cancer awareness, establishing support programs for those affected by the disease.
Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in 'Broadway Bound'
Voice in the animated series 'The Jetsons'
Television appearances on 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show'
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