Barbara Harris, Actress in `Freaky Friday,' `Family Plot,' Dies at 83
11 hours ago by Christi Carras Variety - Film News
Barbara Harris, Actress in `Freaky Friday,' `Family Plot,' Dies at 83
Actress Barbara Harris, known for roles in films like the original "Freaky
Friday" and multiple stints on Broadway, died on Tuesday at age 83, the Chicago
Sun Times reported. The actress was in Scottsdale, Ariz. when she died of lung
cancer.
Harris launched her career when she co-founded the Second City comedy troupe in
Chicago, Ill., later participating in the now world-renowned group's first ever
show. But her Second City performances were just the beginning of Harris'
flourishing career on the stage.
In 1967, Harris scored a best actress Tony award for her chameleon performances
as Eve, Passionella, and Princess Barbara in "The Apple Tree." She was also
nominated for two other Tony awards, including a best featured actress nod for
her Broadway debut in "From the Second City" and another best actress nod for
her work as Daisy Gamble in 1965's "On a Clear Day You Can See Forever."
Regards,
Roger
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