Corio, Ann (1914–1999)

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Corio, Ann (1914–1999)

American burlesque star. Born Nov 29, 1914, in Hartford, Connecticut; died Mar 1, 1999, in Englewood, New Jersey; dau. of Italian immigrants; m. 3rd husband Michael P. Iannucci (pro football player).

Star attraction in East Coast burlesque houses for many years; wrote, directed, and appeared in This Was Burlesque, a musical satire based on her recollections, which opened off-Broadway (1962), transferred to Broadway (1965), and was revived (1981); made 5 films: Swamp Women, Jungle Siren, Sarong Girl, Call of the Jungle and The Sultan's Daughter.

See also autobiography This Was Burlesque (1968).