Willson, Rini Zarova (d. 1966)

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Willson, Rini Zarova (d. 1966)

Russian-born actress and singer. Name variations: Rini Zarova. Born Ralina Rina Zarova in Russia; died Dec 6, 1966, age 54, in Santa Monica, CA; m. Meredith Willson (playwright, wrote The Music Man), 1948.

Age 7, made stage debut in Russia; moved to US (1927); performed with opera companies; won a radio contract, having been seen in the musical Mistress of the Inn; also appeared on tv.

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