Anita Colby
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- August 5, 1914 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA
- Died
- March 27, 1992
- Active Years
- 1936–1984 (49 Years)
- Total Credits
- 12 credits in database
Biography
Anita Colby, born Anita Counihan on August 5, 1914, was an American actress and model. She was the daughter of cartoonist Bud Counihan and was born in Washington, District of Columbia. During her modeling career, she earned 50 dollars per hour and was nicknamed The Face. Colby moved from New York to Hollywood in 1935. Her acting credits include a bit part in Mary of Scotland (1936), as well as Brute Force (1947) and Cover Girl (1944). After two years in Hollywood, she returned to New York and worked as an ad salesperson for Harper's Bazaar. She was married to Palen Flagler and died on March 27, 1992, in Oyster Bay, Long Island, New York.
Career overview
Anita Colby was born Anita Counihan on August 5, 1914, in Washington, D.C., and was also noted as being born in New York City. She was the daughter of cartoonist Bud Counihan. Early in her career, she worked as a model and earned a fee of $50 an hour, making her the highest paid model at the time. Nicknamed The Face, she appeared on numerous billboards and advertisements, many of which were for cigarette advertisers. She was also described as a business consultant.
In 1935, she moved to Hollywood from New York and changed her name to Colby. Her acting career included a bit part in Mary of Scotland in 1936, along with other B movies, though her acting career never took off. Her known credits include the films Mary of Scotland released in 1936, Cover Girl released in 1944, and Brute Force released in 1947. After spending two years in Hollywood, she returned to New York and worked as an ad salesperson for Harper's Bazaar.
Anita Colby was married to Palen Flagler. She passed away on March 27, 1992, in Oyster Bay, Long Island, New York.
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Full Filmography
12 titles- Scarab (1984) as Monja
- Alcamir (1983)
- El hombre que supo amar (1976) as Mendiga
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse (1953) as Self - Hostess
- The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse (1953) as Self / Hostess
- Brute Force (1947) as Flossie
- Cover Girl (1944) as Miss Colby
- Cover Girl (1944) Other
- China Passage (1937) as Nurse (uncredited)
- Mary of Scotland (1936) as Mary Fleming
- Walking on Air (1936) as Ex-Mrs. Fred Randolph
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What movies or TV shows is Anita Colby best known for?
Anita Colby is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Scarab (1984), The Merv Griffin Show (1962), The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse (1953), The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse (1953).
When and where was Anita Colby born?
Anita Colby was born on August 5, 1914 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. They passed away on March 27, 1992.
How many credits does Anita Colby have?
Anita Colby has accumulated over 12 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1936 to 1984.
What is Anita Colby's background in cinema and television?
Anita Colby, born Anita Counihan on August 5, 1914, was an American actress and model. She was the daughter of cartoonist Bud Counihan and was born in Washington, District of Columbia. During her modeling career, she earned 50 dollars per hour and was nicknamed The Face. Colby moved from New York to Hollywood in 1935. ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse (1953) as Self - Hostess — aged about 38
- The Pepsi-Cola Playhouse (1953) as Self / Hostess — aged about 38
- Brute Force (1947) as Flossie — aged about 32
- Scarab (1984) as Monja — aged about 69
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self — aged about 47
- Mary of Scotland (1936) as Mary Fleming — aged about 21
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