Introduction
Phyllis Hill (October 27, 1920, New York City, New York – January 1, 1993, Los Angeles, California) was an American dancer and actress.
Hill's mother was actress Peggy Johnson Hill. Her sister, Joyce Hill Rainier, danced with the Monte Carlo Ballets Russes.
Hill began her career in the late 1940s, appearing on stage and in small television roles in New York.
Stage
Hill's theatrical debut came "as one of George Balanchine's 'Baby Ballerinas' in New York." Her Broadway credits include Rosalinda, Cyrano de Bergerac, The Fifth Season, The Alchemist (1947), Angel Street (1947), Volpone (1947), Helen Goes to Troy (1943), What's Up? (1943) and Sons and Soldiers (1942).
She also appeared with the Metropolitan Opera Company ballet as well as Radio City Music Hall's Ballet Corps.
Television
Among Hill's television appearances were three Dr. Kildare shows during the 1964-1965 season, three Perry Mason episodes during the final three years of the series, including the title roles of Katherine Stewart in "The Case of the Wednesday Woman", and murderer Rachel Gordon in "The Case of the Sleepy Slayer" (both in 1964), and four appearances on The F.B.I. (1966-70).
Marriages
Phyllis Hill was married twice, both times to actors and both unions were childless:
- Frank Overton (1962 - 24 April 1967) (his death)
- José Ferrer (June 19, 1948 - July 7, 1953) (divorced)
Death
Hill died from lung cancer on New Years Day 1993, aged 72. She was survived by a niece.