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Birthplace:
Chireno, Texas
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Although she never achieved the status of a true Hollywood star, Ann Miller is recalled as a whirlwind tap dancer and toothsome, engagingly brash comedienne. Born and raised in Texas, she began dancing as therapy for a childhood case of rickets. Spotted by a talent scout, Miller (nee Lucille Collier) was signed to a seven-year contract by RKO and put into several films, including "New Faces of 1937" (1937). Her performance as Ginger Rogers' dancing partner in "Stage Door" (also 1937) brought her attention and led to a string of supporting roles throughout the decade (including "Room Service"
Began tap dancing at age five (date approximate)
1937
Lied about her age (by adding four years) and landed a seven-year contract with RKO; gained attention with a supporting role in "Stage Door"
1938
Appeared with the Marx Brothers in "Room Service"
1938
Loaned to Columbia for "You Can't Take It With You"
1939
Broadway debut in George White's "Scandals of 1939"
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