Ann Miller
Biography
Ann Miller was an American dancer, singer, and actress born on April 12, 1923, in Houston, Texas, whose birth name was Johnnie Lucille Collier. She is best remembered for her work in the Classical Hollywood musical films of the 1940s and 1950s. At age 13 in 1936, she became a showgirl at the Bal Tabarin and was hired as a dancer in the Black Cat Club in San Francisco. There, she was discovered by Lucille Ball and talent scout and comic Benny Rubin, leading to a contract with RKO in 1936 at the age of 13. Throughout her career, she amassed 83 known acting credits in movies and television shows. She passed away on January 22, 2004, at the age of 80.
Career overview
Ann Miller, born Johnnie Lucille Collier on April 12, 1923, in Houston, Texas, was an American dancer, singer, and actress. She is best remembered for her work in the Classical Hollywood musical films of the 1940s and 1950s.
At the age of 13 in 1936, Miller began working as a showgirl at the Bal Tabarin and was later hired as a dancer in the Black Cat Club in San Francisco, where she reportedly stated she was 18 years old. During this period, she was discovered either at the Bal Tabarin or the Black Cat Club by Lucille Ball and talent scout and comic Benny Rubin. This discovery led to her securing a contract with RKO in 1936 at the age of 13, after reportedly telling them she was older as well.
Over the course of her career, Miller amassed 83 known acting credits in film and television. She passed away on January 22, 2004, at the age of 80.
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83 titles- Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age (2021) as Self
- Hollywood Singing & Dancing: A Musical History - 1970's (2009) as Self
- Easter Parade: On the Avenue (2005) as Self
- Judy Garland: By Myself (2004) as Self - Actor (voice)
- Rita (2003) as Self
- Cole Porter in Hollywood: Too Darn Hot (2003) as Self
- Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There (2003) as Self
- Broadway's Lost Treasures (2003) as Ann (segment "Sugar Babies")
- Cole Porter in Hollywood: Begin the Beguine (2003)
- Inside the Marx Brothers (2003) as Self
- Marlene Dietrich: Her Own Song (2002) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Gene Kelly: Anatomy of a Dancer (2002) as Self (archive footage)
- Mulholland Drive (2001) as Coco
- Frank Sinatra Memorial (2000) as Self
- Hollywood Musicals of the 40's (2000) as Self (archive footage)
- Private Screenings (1996) as Self
- E! True Hollywood Story (1996)
- Inside the Dream Factory (1995) as Self
- That's Entertainment! III (1994) as Self - Co-Host / Narrator
- Lucy and Desi: A Home Movie (1993) as Self
- Home Improvement (1991) as Mrs. Keeney
- Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood (1987) as Self
- That's Dancing! (1985)
- Night of 100 Stars (1982) as Self
- The Love Boat (1977) as Connie Carruthers
- That's Entertainment, Part II (1976) as (archive footage)
- Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood (1976) as Presidents' Girl 2
- That's Entertainment! (1974) as (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Dames at Sea (1971) as Mona
- Love, American Style (1969)
- The Dick Cavett Show (1968) as Self - Guest
- Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1968) as Self (uncredited)
- Mondo Hollywood (1967)
- The Hollywood Palace (1964) as Self
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Performer
- The Dinah Shore Chevy Show (1956) as Self
- The Great American Pastime (1956) as Doris Patterson
- The Opposite Sex (1956) as Gloria Dahl
- MGM Parade (1955) as Self
- Hit the Deck (1955) as Ginger
- Deep in My Heart (1954) as Performer (segment "Artists and Models")
- Small Town Girl (1953) as Lisa Bellmount
- Kiss Me Kate (1953) as Lois Lane, "Bianca"
- Lovely to Look At (1952) as Bubbles Cassidy
- Two Tickets to Broadway (1951) as Joyce Campbell
- Texas Carnival (1951) as Sunshine Jackson
- What's My Line? (1950) as Self
- Watch the Birdie (1950) as Miss Lucky Vista
- On the Town (1949) as Claire Huddesen
- Mighty Manhattan, New York's Wonder City (1949) as Self
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
- Easter Parade (1948) as Nadine Hale
- The Kissing Bandit (1948) as Fiesta Specialty Dancer
- The Thrill of Brazil (1946) as Linda Lorens
- Eve Knew Her Apples (1945) as Eve Porter
- Eadie Was a Lady (1945) as Eadie Allen / Edithea Alden
- Jam Session (1944) as Terry Baxter
- Hey, Rookie (1944) as Winnie Clark
- Carolina Blues (1944) as Julie Carver
- Sailor's Holiday (1944)
- Reveille with Beverly (1943) as Beverly Ross
- What's Buzzin', Cousin? (1943) as Ann Crawford
- True to the Army (1942) as Vicki Marlow
- Priorities on Parade (1942) as Donna D'Arcy
- Hedda Hopper's Hollywood No. 2 (1941)
- Go West, Young Lady (1941) as Lola
- Time Out for Rhythm (1941) as Kitty Brown
- Screen Snapshots Series 21 No. 1 (1941) as Self
- Melody Ranch (1940) as Julie Shelton
- Too Many Girls (1940) as Pepe
- Hit Parade of 1941 (1940) as Anabelle Potter
- Room Service (1938) as Hilda Manny
- You Can't Take It with You (1938) as Essie Carmichael
- Tarnished Angel (1938) as Violet McMaster
- Having Wonderful Time (1938) as Vivian (uncredited)
- Radio City Revels (1938) as Billie
- Stage Door (1937) as Annie
- The Life of the Party (1937) as Betty
- New Faces of 1937 (1937) as Ann Miller
- The Devil on Horseback (1936) as Dancer (uncredited)
- The Good Fairy (1935) as Girl in Orphanage (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ann Miller best known for?
Ann Miller is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There (2003), Mulholland Drive (2001), Private Screenings (1996), That's Entertainment! III (1994).
When and where was Ann Miller born?
Ann Miller was born on April 12, 1923 in Houston, Texas, USA. They passed away on January 22, 2004.
How many credits does Ann Miller have?
Ann Miller has accumulated over 83 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1935 to 2021.
What is Ann Miller's background in cinema and television?
Ann Miller was an American dancer, singer, and actress born on April 12, 1923, in Houston, Texas, whose birth name was Johnnie Lucille Collier. She is best remembered for her work in the Classical Hollywood musical films of the 1940s and 1950s. At age 13 in 1936, she became a showgirl at the Bal Tabarin and was hired a...