Phyllis Thaxter

TV Actress

Birthday November 20, 1919

Birth Sign Scorpio

Birthplace Portland, ME

DEATH DATE Aug 14, 2012 (92)

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About

Actress who became known for her roles in films like Blood on the Moon and TV shows like The Twilight Zone and Alfred Hitchcock Presents.

Before Fame

She started working on Broadway in 1940 and made her film debut in 1944's Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo.

Trivia

She suffered an attack of polio in 1952, but made a stellar comeback on television.

Family Life

She was married to Gilbert Lea for 46 years until his death in 2008.

Associated With

She appeared on Alfred Hitchcock Presents after her bout with polio.