June Kirby
| June Kirby | |
|---|---|
| Born |
June S Kirby 1928 Brooklyn, New York |
| Spouse(s) | Ray Whitlock |
June Kirby is an American actress and costume designer. She was a student at the Kingston Art School (now Kingston University).
Dance
In 1936, Kirby was a member of a dance troupe that performed "under the auspices of the Federal Theatre Project."[1]
Modeling
Kirby also worked as a model. In 1946, she was named "posture queen of America" by the National Chiropractic Association.[2]
Film
She was in at least four movies and did wardrobe for many more. She was in Famous Models Magazine dated June 1950, as well as many others. She had a stint as a Goldwyn Girl[3] and appeared uncredited as one of the Hot Box Girls in the film version of Guys and Dolls (1955).[4]
Stage
Kirby also performed on Broadway in As the Girls Go (1948-1950),[5] and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.[6]
Personal life
Kirby dated men such as Mickey Rooney[7] and Howard Hughes.
Later years
Kirby's whereabouts are currently unknown; however, she is said to be retired.
References
- ↑ "Dancers Benefit by WPA Projects". California, San Bernardino. The San Bernardino County Sun. January 23, 1936. p. 10. Retrieved January 11, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "(photo caption)". Texas, Corsicana. Corsicana Daily Sun. October 26, 1946. p. 9. Retrieved January 11, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Stars Find World Tour Broadening". Kingsport, Tennessee. Kingsport News. July 7, 1956. p. 2. Retrieved November 2, 2015 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Kurtti, Jeff (1996). The Great Hollywood Musical Trivia Book. New York: Applause Books. p. 41. ISBN 1-55783-222-6.
- ↑ "June Kirby". Playbill Vault. Retrieved 12 January 2016.
- ↑ Kilgallen, Dorothy (August 11, 1951). "Voice of Broadway". Pennsylvania, Franklin. The News-Herald. p. 4. Retrieved January 11, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Lait, Jack (April 1, 1952). "Broadway and Elsewhere". Pennsylvania, Stroudsburg. The Pocono Record. p. 16. Retrieved January 11, 2016 – via Newspapers.com.