Nonnie Piper
Australian actress
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Nonnie Piper (born c. 1928[1] - 2020[citation needed]) known also as Nonie "Peifer" later known as None Piper, was an Australian actress and model. Her name is sometimes spelled in articles as Noni Piper[2] Filmink called her a "spirited, pretty performer".[3]
c. 1928
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Nonnie Piper, star of Bitter Springs, on the cover of PIX in 1950 | |
| Born | Nonnie Peifer c. 1928 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Died | 2020 England, United Kingdom |
| Other names | Nonie "Peifer" None Piper (billed as) |
| Occupations | Actress, model |
| Spouse | Michael Bialoguski (m. ?-1984) |
Biography
Piper was born Nonnie Peifer was born in Sydney, New South Wales to Mr and Mrs. H.J Peifer, she had a younger sister Hellene. She was discovered by Charles Chauvel and cast in a small role in film Sons of Matthew. This led to a role in Into the Straight.[4] She later changed her stage name to "None Piper" and was cast in the female romantic lead in Bitter Springs. She went to Hollywood in 1950 as a guest of Bing Crosby[5][6]
She also won beauty contests.[1][7]
She became an air hostess, and married Polish Australian Michael Bialoguski, a medical practitioner, musician and IA agent and they moved to England in the 1960s. She had a daughter named Janina.[2][8][9]
Filmography (select credits)
- Sons of Matthew (1949) (as "Nonie "Peifer")
- Into the Straight (1949) (as "Nonie "Peifer")
- Bitter Springs (1950)