Biography
Anita Rose Morris (March 14, 1943 – March 2, 1994) was an American actress, singer and dancer. She began her career performing in Broadway musicals, including Jesus Christ Superstar, Seesaw and Nine, for which she received a Tony Award nomination.[1]
During her career, Morris had starring roles in a number of films, include The Hotel New Hampshire (1984), Absolute Beginners (1986), Ruthless People (1986), Aria (1987), 18 Again! (1988), Bloodhounds of Broadway (1989) and A Sinful Life (1989). She had leading roles in two short-lived television series in 1980s: the NBC prime time soap opera Berrenger's (1985), and the Fox sitcom Down and Out in Beverly Hills (1987).
Filmography
Cast Credits
Radioland Murders
Character: Claudette Katsenback
MOVIE • 1994
Little Miss Millions
Character: Sybil Lofton
MOVIE • 1993
Me and the Kid
Character: Mrs. Feldman
MOVIE • 1993
Melrose Place
Character: Stella Rivers
TV • 1992
Eerie, Indiana
Character: Eunice Danforth / Marshall Teller
TV • 1991
Off and Running
Character: Florence
MOVIE • 1991
Bloodhounds of Broadway
Character: Miss Missouri Martin
MOVIE • 1989
Martians Go Home
Character: Dr. Jane
MOVIE • 1989
Major Dad
Character:
TV • 1989
A Sinful Life
Character: Claire Vin Blance
MOVIE • 1989
Tales from the Crypt
Character: Fuchsia Monroe
TV • 1989
18 Again!
Character: Madeline
MOVIE • 1988
A Different World
Character: Joni Brooks
TV • 1987
Down and Out in Beverly Hills
Character: Barbara Whiteman
TV • 1987
Aria
Character: Phoebe
MOVIE • 1987
A Smoky Mountain Christmas
Character: Jezebel
MOVIE • 1986
Ruthless People
Character: Carol Dodsworth
MOVIE • 1986
Blue City
Character: Malvina Kerch-Turner
MOVIE • 1986
Absolute Beginners
Character: Dido Lament
MOVIE • 1986
Matlock
Character:
TV • 1986