Libby Morris

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Libby Morris (born 1932 in Winnipeg) is a Canadian singer, comedienne and actress. She appeared in several CBC radio shows of the 1950s and moved into TV and film from the 1960s onward after she moved to London, England. She became a very well known theatre actor and cabaret performer as well as starring in her own TV show.

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Family

Morris and her husband Murray Kash raised their daughter, Marcia Kash, in London, where they lived for many years. In the 80s she and Kash separated and he returned to Canada where he remained until he died in March 2009. [1] They often participated in fundraising shows for the Stars Foundation for Cerebral Palsy. [2] Libby has a number of recordings available on vinyl and CD including her show "Edith Piaf Je Vous Aime".

Radio appearances

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1960Climb Up the WallHerself
1961 Three on a Spree Trixie
1962 Tiara Tahiti Adele Franklin
1964 Promise Her Anything Clinic Mother
1967 Two for the Road American LadyUncredited
1967 The Plank Tourist
1969 The Adding Machine Ethel
1969 A Talent for Loving Jacaranda
1985 Not Quite Paradise Mrs. Schwartz
2006 United 93 Hilda Marcin

TV appearances

YearTitleRoleNotes
1955The Jack Jackson Show
1961Bresslaw And Friends
1962 Space Patrol Marla / Gabbler / CassiopeiaVoice, 34 episodes
1967Something Special

( Kathy Kirby Special tv. show), BBC2

1 episode
1971 Alexander the Greatest Fay Green6 episodes
1971David Nixons magic box
1989 Mike and Angelo Nancy Mancini10 episodes

References

  1. "Obituary: Murray Kash". TheGuardian.com . 17 June 2009.
  2. "Obituary: Murray Kash". TheGuardian.com . 17 June 2009.