Lisa Kirk

Acting

Lisa Kirk

Born February 25, 1925 · Brownsville, Pennsylvania, USA

Died November 11, 1990 · aged 65

Lisa Kirk (born Elsie Kirk; February 25, 1925 – November 11, 1990) was an American actress, writer and singer noted for her comic talents and rich contralto; her voice was called a husky alto. She was known for Studio One (1948), Front Row Center (1955) and Suspicion (1957). She was previously married to Robert Wells. She died on November 11, 1990 in New York City, New York, USA.

Known For

GypsyGypsy · 1962
Gypsy
6.31962
MovieComedyDrama
Gypsy's mother Rose dreams of a life in show business for her daughters, but Louise becomes a huge burlesque star. Stage musical loosely based on the memoirs of Gypsy Rose Lee.
The Taming of the ShrewThe Taming of the Shrew · 1950
The Taming of the Shrew
1950
Movie
Brutish, fortune-hunting scoundrel Petruchio tames his wealthy shrewish wife, Katherina.
BewitchedBewitched · 1964
Bewitched
7.91964
SeriesSci-Fi & FantasyComedy
Samantha Stephens is a seemingly normal suburban housewife who also happens to be a genuine witch, with all the requisite magical powers. Her husband Darrin insists that Samantha keep her witchcraft under wraps, but situations invariably require her to indulge her powers while keeping her bothersome mother Endora at bay.
Studio OneStudio One · 1948
Studio One
5.41948
SeriesDrama
An American radio–television anthology series, created in 1947 by Canadian director Fletcher Markle, who came to CBS from the CBC. Studio One, presented by Westinghouse, was one of the first of the anthology TV programs. The episodes were often abridged remakes of movies from years gone by and many future well-known television and movie actors appeared in the productions.
The Courtship of Eddie's FatherThe Courtship of Eddie's Father · 1969
The Courtship of Eddie's Father
6.21969
SeriesComedyFamily
The Courtship of Eddie's Father is an American television sitcom based on the 1963 movie of the same name, which was based on the book written by Mark Toby. It tells the story of a widower, Tom Corbett, who is a magazine publisher, and his son, Eddie, who believes his father should marry, and manipulates situations surrounding the women his father is interested in. ABC had acquired the rights to the story; the series debuted on September 17, 1969, and was last broadcast on March 1, 1972. Bixby received an Emmy nomination for the show.
General Electric TheaterGeneral Electric Theater · 1953
General Electric Theater
6.81953
SeriesComedyDrama
General Electric Theater is an American anthology series hosted by Ronald Reagan that was broadcast on CBS radio and television. The series was sponsored by General Electric's Department of Public Relations.

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