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Ann Crumb
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Bob DeFrank and Ann Crumb in a scene from Witkacy's The Madman and the Nun (ca. 1979)
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| Birth name | Elizabeth Ann Crumb |
| Born | May 25, 1950 Charleston, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | October 31, 2019 (aged 69) Media, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, singer |
| Instruments | Vocals (soprano) |
| Years active | 1987–2019 |
Elizabeth Ann Crumb (born May 25, 1950 – died October 31, 2019) was a talented American actress and singer. She was known for her amazing voice and her roles in many popular musicals and TV shows.
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Ann Crumb's Amazing Career
Ann Crumb came from a very musical family. Her father, George Crumb, was a famous composer. Her mother, Elizabeth Crumb, was a pianist. Ann's brother, David Crumb, is also a composer.
Her Start on Broadway
Ann Crumb began her career on Broadway, which is the biggest stage for musicals in New York City. Her first Broadway show was Les Misérables in 1987. She was part of the very first cast of this famous musical.
She also starred in other well-known Broadway shows. These included Chess and Anna Karenina. For her role in Anna Karenina, she was even nominated for a Tony Award in 1993. A Tony Award is one of the highest honors for actors in live theater. Ann also played the role of Rose Vibert in Aspects of Love. She was the first actress to play this part in London's West End, which is like Broadway in England.
Touring and TV Roles
Ann Crumb also traveled around the country performing. She played the main character in the musical Evita during a tour. She also acted in many plays at different regional theaters. Some of these theaters included the Guthrie Theatre, Coconut Grove Playhouse, and Tennessee Repertory Theatre.
Besides her stage work, Ann appeared on television. She was in popular daytime soap operas like As the World Turns, The Guiding Light, and Another World. She also had roles in primetime dramas such as Law & Order and Law & Order: Criminal Intent.
Music and Recordings
Ann Crumb also recorded several albums. One of her recordings was called A Broadway Diva Swings. She also recorded a concert version of the musical Nine with other famous singers like Jonathan Pryce and Elaine Paige. Ann also worked with her father on a recording called Unto the Hills.
Helping Animals
Ann Crumb cared deeply about animals. She was very involved in animal rescue and helping pets find new homes. In 2009, she helped organize a special event called a "doglift." During this event, over 50 dogs were moved from shelters where they might have been put down. These dogs were taken to "no-kill" rescue centers in the Northeast, where they could find loving families.
Ann Crumb was born in Charleston, West Virginia. She passed away on October 31, 2019, at the age of 69. She died from ovarian cancer at her parents' home in Media, Pennsylvania.
