Joanne Rio
Joanne Rio | |
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 Joanne Rio on TV Guide 1954 | |
| Born | Joanne Gloria Rotunno December 15, 1931 Chicago, Illinois, US |
| Died | November 29, 1984 (aged 52) Los Angeles, California, US |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Spouse | David Barr |
Joanne Gloria Rio (née Rotunno; December 15, 1931 – November 29, 1984) was an American actress.
Early life
She was born Joanne Gloria Rotunno in Chicago on December 15, 1931. She was the daughter of Eddie Rio, who in 1954 was the West Coast head of the American Guild of Variety Artists.[1]
Career
Apart from acting in her own right, she also worked as a stand-in for Elizabeth Taylor.[2]
Personal life
In 1954, she was engaged to Liberace, but her father stopped her marrying as he was concerned about rumours of his sexuality.[3] In November 1954, Rio appeared on the front cover of TV Guide, alongside Liberace.
Selected filmography
- Riding with Buffalo Bill (1954) as María Pérez
- Seminole Uprising (1955)
Selected television
- The Joey Bishop Show (1961)
References
- ^ Mosby, Aline (October 7, 1954). "Love Comes To Liberace: He'll Wed In A Year". St. Petersburg Times. Retrieved 28 February 2019.
- ^ Thornton, Michael (24 May 2013). "The lonely Liberace I knew". Retrieved 28 February 2019 – via www.telegraph.co.uk.
- ^ Cragg, Michael (7 June 2013). "Liberace: the 10 things you need to know". The Guardian. Retrieved 28 February 2019 – via www.theguardian.com.
External links
- Joanne Rio at IMDb
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