Linn, Bambi (1926–)
Linn, Bambi (1926–)
American actress and dancer. Born Bambina Linnemeier, April 26, 1926, in Brooklyn, NY; dau. of Henry William Linnemeier and Mimi (Tweer) Linnemeier; studied ballet with Mikhail Mordkin and Agnes De Mille and modern dance at Neighborhood Playhouse; m. Rod Alexander Burke (dancer, div.); m. Joseph de Jesus.
Made stage debut in NY as Aggie in Oklahoma! (1943), followed by Carousel (as Louise), Alice in Wonderland, Sally (title role), Great to be Alive! and I Can Get It for You Wholesale; danced as a soloist with the American Ballet Co.; partnered with 1st husband Rod Alexander, appeared regularly on tv series "Your Show of Shows" (1952–54); appeared as Dream Laurey in film Oklahoma (1955); directed a dance school in Westport, CT.
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