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Anita Rose Morris (March 14, 1943 – March 2, 1994) was an American actress, singer and dancer.
Among many roles, Morris's most prominent film role was as Carol Dodsworth, the mistress to Danny DeVito, in Ruthless People and for her sensual performance as Carla in the musical Nine opposite Raul Julia. While nominated for a Best Featured Actress Tony Award as Carla, she lost to Liliane Montevecchi, also in Nine. 21 years later, Jane Krakowski won the Tony Award in the same category as Morris, playing Carla in a revival with Antonio Banderas.
Her signature number in Nine was "A Call from the Vatican", and she also sang "Simple", late in act two. She was scheduled to perform the former at the Tony Awards in 1982, but the TV censors found her outfit too revealing. Her stage work began in the American Mime Theatre, and carried her to Broadway both for Nine, Jesus Christ Superstar, "See Saw", "The Magic Show", (cast album & video/DVD) "Sugar Babies" (replacement for the "Soubrette" originated by Ann Jillian) and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.
Chevy Chase Show S01E07 part 5 09-15-1993 Anita Morris
NINE the Musical - Interview with Lilliane Montevecchi and Anita Morris
Anita Morris RED CARPET
NINE on BROADWAY RAUL JULIA & ANITA MORRIS 1982
Anita Morris A Call From The Vatican Nine
Maria's Lovers 1984 Anita Morris trailor banavvu
Anita Morris - Maria's Lovers (1984)
Anita Morris: "Die unglaubliche Entfuehrung der verrueckten Mrs Stone" (USA 1986)
Anita Morris "I'm Craving For That Kind Of Love" from Shuffle Along
Anita Morris Ruthless People 1986