Allyn Ann McLerie facts for kids
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Allyn Ann McLerie
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McLerie on The Tony Randall Show (1977)
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| Born | December 1, 1926 Grand-Mère, Quebec, Canada
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| Died | May 21, 2018 (aged 91) North Bend, Washington, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actress, singer, dancer |
| Years active | 1943–1993 |
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| Children | 2 |
Allyn Ann McLerie (born December 1, 1926 – died May 21, 2018) was a talented Canadian-born American actress, singer, and dancer. She was known for her work in many famous musical theater productions during a special time called the "Golden Age" of musicals. She also worked with some of the most important choreographers (dance creators) of her time, like George Balanchine, Agnes de Mille, and Jerome Robbins.
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Early Life and Career Beginnings
Allyn Ann McLerie was born in Grand-Mère, Quebec, Canada. Her father passed away before she was born. When she was just one year old, she moved to the United States with her mother.
Allyn loved to dance and studied it from a young age in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. She made her first appearance on Broadway as a teenager in a show called One Touch of Venus. This was the start of her exciting career!
Broadway Stage Performances
After her first show, Allyn Ann McLerie took over a role in the musical On the Town. She also played Amy Spettigue in the 1948 Broadway production of Where's Charley?, for which she won a special award.
She continued to perform on Broadway in many other shows. These included Miss Liberty, a drama called Time Limit, and the musical Redhead. She was also part of the famous musical West Side Story.
Film and Television Roles
Allyn Ann McLerie also had many roles in movies. She played Amy in the film version of Where's Charley? (1952) and Katie Brown in Calamity Jane (1953). She appeared in other movies like They Shoot Horses, Don't They? (1969) and Jeremiah Johnson (1972).
She had a long career on television, appearing as a guest star on many popular shows. You might have seen her on Bonanza, The Waltons, The Love Boat, and Dynasty. She played Miss Janet Reubner, a secretary, on The Tony Randall Show from 1976 to 1978.
McLerie also had a recurring role as Carmen, Arthur Carlson's wife, on the show WKRP in Cincinnati (1978–1982). Later, she appeared in three episodes of Punky Brewster alongside her husband, George Gaynes. Her last acting role was in an episode of Brooklyn Bridge in 1993.
Personal Life and Family
Allyn Ann McLerie was married twice. Her first marriage was to the writer Adolph Green from 1945 to 1953. She then married actor George Gaynes in 1953. They were married until his passing in 2016. Allyn and George had two children together, Matt Gaynes and Iya Gaynes Falcone Brown.
Allyn Ann McLerie passed away at her home in North Bend, Washington, on May 21, 2018, at the age of 91.
See also
In Spanish: Allyn Ann McLerie para niños
