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Vivienne Segal

Known For
Acting
Born
April 19, 1897 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Died
December 29, 1992
Active Years
1930–1957 (28 Years)
Total Credits
12 credits in database
Acting Born Apr 19, 1897 Died Dec 29, 1992 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA 12 credits
12
Total Credits
1930–1957
28 Years Career Span
5
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Biography

Subject: Vivienne Segal (Acting).
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Name: Vivienne Sonia Segal.
Birth Date: April 19, 1897.
Death Date: December 29, 1992 (95 years old).
Birth Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Nationality/Identity: American actress and singer.
Notable Roles/Works:
Created the role of Vera Simpson in Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart's Pal Joey.
Introduced the song "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered" in Pal Joey.
Pal Joey opened at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre on December 25, 1940.
Cast of Pal Joey included Gene Kelly and June Havoc.
Starred as Morgan LeFay in the Rodgers and Hart revival of A Connecticut Yankee in 1942.
Lorenz Hart wrote "To Keep My Love Alive" specifically for her in A Connecticut Yankee.
Known Credits: 11.

Vivienne Sonia Segal was an American actress and singer born on April 19, 1897, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She died on December 29, 1992, at the age of 95. Segal is best remembered for creating the role of Vera Simpson in the Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart production Pal Joey, which opened at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre on December 25, 1940. In this production, she introduced the song Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered. The cast of Pal Joey also included Gene Kelly and June Havoc. Additionally, Segal starred as Morgan LeFay in the 1942 Rodgers and Hart revival of A Connecticut Yankee. For this show, Lorenz Hart wrote the song To Keep My Love Alive specifically for her.
"Vivienne Sonia Segal was an American actress and singer

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Career

Career overview

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Name: Vivienne Sonia Segal.
Dates: April 19, 1897 - December 29, 1992 (95 years old).
Profession: American actress and singer.
Birthplace: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
Key Role 1: Created the role of Vera Simpson in Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart's Pal Joey.
Key Song 1: Introduced "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered" in Pal Joey.
Pal Joey Details: Opened at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre on December 25, 1940; cast included Gene Kelly and June Havoc.
Key Role 2: Starred as Morgan LeFay in the Rodgers and Hart revival of A Connecticut Yankee in 1942.
Key Song 2: "To Keep My Love Alive" (one of Lorenz Hart's last songs) was written specifically for her in A Connecticut Yankee.
Known Credits: 11.
Paragraph 1: Introduction and Pal Joey.
Vivienne Sonia Segal was an American actress and singer born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on April 19, 1897. She is best remembered for creating the role of Vera Simpson in the production of Pal Joey by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart. This production opened at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre on December 25, 1940, and featured a cast that included Gene Kelly and June Havoc. During her performance in Pal Joey, Segal introduced the song Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered.
Paragraph 2: A Connecticut Yankee and legacy.
In 1942, Segal starred as Morgan LeFay in the Rodgers and Hart revival of A Connecticut Yankee. The song To Keep My Love Alive, which was one of the final songs written by Lorenz Hart, was composed specifically for her in this production. Segal's professional credits include 11 known acting roles. She lived until December 29, 1992, reaching the age of 95.
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"Vivienne Sonia Segal was an American actress and singer born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on April 19, 1897. She is best remembered for creating the role of Vera Simpson in the production of Pal Joey by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart. This production opened at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre on December 25, 1940, and featured a cast that included Gene Kelly and June Havoc. During her performance in Pal Joey, Segal introduced the song Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered." (78 words)
"In 1942, Segal starred as Morgan LeFay in the Rodgers and Hart revival of A Connecticut Yankee. The song To Keep My Love Alive, which was one of the final songs written by Lorenz Hart, was composed specifically for her in this production. Segal's professional credits include 11 known acting roles. She lived until December 29, 1992, reaching the age of 95." (61 words)
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Career timeline

Perry Mason
Alfred Hitchcock PresentsAlfred Hitchcock Presents
America Applauds: An Evening for Richard Rodgers
Studio OneThe Ed Sullivan Show
The Cat and the FiddleSoup for Nuts
Bride of the RegimentViennese NightsSong of the WestGolden Dawn

Full Filmography

12 titles
  • Perry Mason (1957) as Pauline Thorsen
  • Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Gladys Marchand
  • Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Clara
  • America Applauds: An Evening for Richard Rodgers (1951)
  • Studio One (1948)
  • The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
  • The Cat and the Fiddle (1934) as Odette Brieux
  • Soup for Nuts (1934) as Prima Donna
  • Advertisement
  • Bride of the Regiment (1930) as Countess Anna-Marie
  • Viennese Nights (1930) as Elsa Hofner
  • Song of the West (1930) as Virginia
  • Golden Dawn (1930) as Dawn

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Vivienne Segal best known for?

Vivienne Segal is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Perry Mason (1957), Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955), Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955), Studio One (1948).

When and where was Vivienne Segal born?

Vivienne Segal was born on April 19, 1897 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. They passed away on December 29, 1992.

How many credits does Vivienne Segal have?

Vivienne Segal has accumulated over 12 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1930 to 1957.

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Subject: Vivienne Segal (Acting). Task: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No invention. No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points. Plain text only. No preamble/postamble. Goal: Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Name: Vivienne Sonia Segal. Birth Date: April 19,...

Vivienne Segal by the numbers

12credits
7films
5TV series
1930–1957active years

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