Andrews, Nancy (1924–1989)

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Andrews, Nancy (1924–1989)

American actress and singer. Born Dec 16, 1924, in Minneapolis, Minnesota; died July 29, 1989, in Queens, NY; m. Parke N. Bossart (div.).

Began career as a singer and pianist in cabarets; made Broadway debut in revue Touch and Go (1949); other musicals include Plain and Fancy, Pipe Dream, Juno, Madame Aphrodite and Little Me; films include Summer Wishes Winter Dreams and W.W. and the Dixie Dance Kings; frequently appeared on tv variety programs, including "The Ed Sullivan Show," "The Perry Como Show," and "The Tonight Show."

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