Phyllis Hill (October 27, 1920 – January 1, 1993) was an American dancer and

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Early years

Hill was born in New York City. Her mother was actress Peggy Johnson Hill. Her sister, Joyce Hill Rainier, danced with the

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. Hill began her career in the late 1940s, appearing on stage and in small television roles in New York.

Stage

Her theatrical debut came "as one of George Balanchine's 'Baby Ballerinas' in New York." Her

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credits include ''Rosalinda'', ''Cyrano de Bergerac'', ''The Fifth Season'', ''The Alchemist'' (1947), ''Angel Street'' (1947), ''Volpone'' (1947), ''Helen Goes to Troy'' (1943), ''What's Up?'' (1943) and ''Sons and Soldiers'' (1942). She also appeared with the Metropolitan Opera Company ballet as well as

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's Ballet Corps.

Television

Hill portrayed Poco Thurman in the NBC drama '' Three Steps to Heaven,'' Mrs. Allison in the NBC serial ''

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'', and Agnes Adams in the ABC comedy ''

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''. Among Hill's television appearances were three '' Dr. Kildare'' shows during the 1964–1965 season. She appeared in three ''

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'' episodes during the final three years of the series, including the title role of Katherine Stewart in "The Case of the Wednesday Woman", and Rachel Gordon in "The Case of the Sleepy Slayer" (both in 1964). She made four appearances on '' The F.B.I.'' (1966–70).

Marriages

She was married twice, both times to actors and both unions were childless: *

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(June 19, 1948 – July 7, 1953; divorced) *

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(1962 – 24 April 1967; his death)

Death

Hill died from lung cancer in Los Angeles on

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1993, aged 72. She was survived by a niece.

Filmography

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* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Hill, Phyllis 1920 births 1993 deaths Actresses from New York City American ballerinas American television actresses Deaths from lung cancer in California 20th-century American actresses Ferrer family (show business) 20th-century American ballet dancers