Jean Anderson Sterrett (1924-2022 ) is an Australian-American pianist, actor, playwright and composer with careers in music and the dramatic arts.
She was born in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia, [1] and attended boarding school though her high school graduation at The Brigidine Convent, Sydney Australia. She graduated from Sydney Teachers’ College and was awarded scholarships for three years at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music in Sydney, Australia. She earned her Licentiate of Music, Australia and Licentiate of the Royal Schools of Music, London. After World War II, she immigrated to the United States as a war bride to Atlanta, Georgia and later became a naturalized U.S. citizen. She is a lifetime member of the Dramatists Guild. [2]
1980s
1950sVarious Atlanta Theaters
Special Acting Skills: Dialects: British, Cockney, Irish, Scottish, U.S. Southern, Australian
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