Libi Staiger
American actress (1928–2019)
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Elizabeth Anne Staiger (January 10, 1928 – September 25, 2019), known as Libi Staiger, was an American actress who primarily worked on stage. Her career, which included roles on Broadway from 1953, was ended by the failure of her first starring vehicle, 1963's Sophie, a musical-comedy life story of entertainer Sophie Tucker.[1]
Born
January 10, 1928
Elizabeth Anne Staiger
January 10, 1928
Harrisburg, Illinois, U.S.
DiedSeptember 25, 2019 (aged 91)
Austin, Texas, U.S.
OccupationActress
Yearsactive1953–1985
Libi Staiger | |
|---|---|
| Born | Elizabeth Anne Staiger January 10, 1928 Harrisburg, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | September 25, 2019 (aged 91) Austin, Texas, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1953–1985 |
| Spouse | Jerome Eskow |
Staiger was born in Harrisburg, Illinois, and died in Austin, Texas.[2]
Performances
Theatre
- Sophie (Sophie), Winter Garden Theatre, New York, April 15–20, 1963.
- Destry Rides Again (Chloe; standby for Frenchie), Imperial Theatre, New York, April 23, 1959 - June 18, 1960.
- The Most Happy Fella (Cleo), London Coliseum, London, opened April 21, 1960.
Film
- Hanky Panky (1982) - Buck's Wife
Television
- Kate & Allie in episode Dressed to Kill, December 23, 1985.
