Libby Morris
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Libby Morris (born 1932, Winnipeg) is a Canadian singer, comedienne and actress. She appeared in several CBC radio shows of the 1950s and moved into TV and film from the 1960s onward after she moved to London, England. She became a very well known theatre actor and cabaret performer as well as starring in her own TV show.
Family
[edit]Morris and her husband Murray Kash raised their daughter, Marcia Kash, in London, where they lived for many years. In the 80s she and Kash separated and he returned to Canada where he remained until he died in March 2009.[1] They often participated in fundraising shows for the Stars Foundation for Cerebral Palsy.[2] Libby has a number of recordings available on vinyl and CD including her show "Edith Piaf Je Vous Aime".
Radio appearances
[edit]- 1955 The Jack Jackson Show
- 1956 Meet Libby Morris
- 1956 Two's Company
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Climb Up the Wall | Herself | |
| 1961 | Three on a Spree | Trixie | |
| 1962 | Tiara Tahiti | Adele Franklin | |
| 1964 | Promise Her Anything | Clinic Mother | |
| 1967 | Two for the Road | American Lady | Uncredited |
| 1967 | The Plank | Tourist | |
| 1969 | The Adding Machine | Ethel | |
| 1969 | A Talent for Loving | Jacaranda | |
| 1985 | Not Quite Paradise | Mrs. Schwartz | |
| 2006 | United 93 | Hilda Marcin |
TV appearances
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | The Jack Jackson Show | ||
| 1961 | Bresslaw And Friends | ||
| 1962 | Space Patrol | Marla / Gabbler / Cassiopeia | Voice, 34 episodes |
| 1971 | Alexander the Greatest | Fay Green | 6 episodes |
| 1971 | David Nixons magic box | ||
| 1989 | Mike and Angelo | Nancy Mancini | 10 episodes |
External links
[edit]- Libby Morris at IMDb
- Libby Morris - It's My Life (1967-London) http://www.bazboothzone.co.uk/music.php?item=308
References
[edit]- ^ "Obituary: Murray Kash". TheGuardian.com. 17 June 2009.
- ^ "Obituary: Murray Kash". TheGuardian.com. 17 June 2009.
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