Billie Worth

Billie Worth (born October 20, 1916)[1] is an American former actress who performed on Broadway and in other venues from regional theater in the United States to European capitals. Her name is sometimes seen as Billy Worth,[2] and she is also known as Billie Worth Burr.[3]

Billie Worth
Actress Billy Worth dressed for tennis, 6 October 1937, Sydney, by Sam Hood
Born(1916-10-20)20 October 1916
Rome, New York, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Other namesBilly Worth, Billie Worth Burr
OccupationActor, Tennis player
Known forThumbs Up! (1934), Higher and Higher (1940), Bright Lights of 1944 (1943), Jackpot (1944), Seven Lively Arts (1944), South Pacific (1949), and Courtin' Time (1951).

Worth was born in Rome, New York,[1] as a member of "a family of show business personalities".[3] In her youth, her tennis skills made her a ranking junior player in the Eastern states.[4]

Worth's Broadway credits include Thumbs Up! (1934), Higher and Higher (1940), Bright Lights of 1944 (1943), Jackpot (1944), Seven Lively Arts (1944), South Pacific (1949), and Courtin' Time (1951).[1] In 1953, she was called "the toast of the British Isles" for her performance as leading lady in a London production of Call Me Madam[5] that ran for 18 months.[6] She also played in Anything Goes in London and in five musical comedies in Australia.[4] She performed in American regional theaters, including the Pittsburgh Civic Light Opera[5] and Muny Opera in St. Louis,[7] and she directed some regional productions.[3]

Worth married actor Donald Burr.[4] In the early 1970s, she sold real estate.[3]

References
  1. "Billie Worth". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Archived from the original on December 28, 2019. Retrieved December 28, 2019.
  2. Wallace, Kenneth G. (July 6, 1960). "Billy Worth Gives 'Mame' A New Flair". The Record. New Jersey, Hackensack. p. 65. Retrieved December 28, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. Crossett, Allen (April 27, 1972). "Concerning The Past and The Present -- A Talk With Billie Worth Burr". Bernardsville News. New Jersey, Bernardsville. p. 16. Retrieved December 28, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. "A Star Is Born As Billie Worth Steps Into Ethel Merman Role". The Birmingham News. Alabama, Birmingham. March 13, 1949. p. 93. Retrieved December 28, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. "Star of 'Lady in the Dark' Whisked Here From London". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh. August 20, 1953. p. 12. Retrieved December 28, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. "Billie Worth Is At Oakdale For 'Call Me Madam" Lead". The Bridgeport Post. Connecticut, Bridgeport. August 22, 1954. p. 36. Retrieved December 29, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
  7. "Muny Opera Casts Include Five New Comediennes, New Comedians and Dance Teams". St. Louis Globe-Democrat. Missouri, St. Louis. May 25, 1947. p. 2 F. Retrieved December 28, 2019 – via Newspapers.com.
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