Diane Sinclair was an
actress and dancer on Broadway and national television from the 1930s to the 1950s (not to be confused with screen actress Diane Sinclair, born March 24, 1913) died she was , 90.
(April 6, 1921 - May 14, 2011)
Early life
Sinclair was born Miriam Rosen, the child of Max and Sylvia Rosen, on April 6, 1921. As a child, she performed on the Horn and Hardart Children's hour radio show and danced in shows at summer resorts in the Catskills.
Marriage
Sinclair met Sol Tepper, an orchestra musician, while performing in Billy Rose's Aquacade at the 1939 New York World's Fair. They married on July 28, 1942 and, on July 29, 1943, became the parents of son Ronald.
Stage Career
Sinclair danced and acted in many Broadway shows and tours, including starring as Ariel in the
Tempest on tour (1945) and featured with
Gene Kelly in
Pal Joey on Broadway (1940-41).
Other Broadway credits include
Happy as Larry as Lachesis (1950);
As the Girls Go as Miss Swenson (1948-50);
Sons o' Fun as Little Nell and Ensemble (1941-43) and
Too Many Girls (1939-40).
Television
Sinclair became a regular on the TV variety shows of the 1950s, usually starring with longtime dance partner Ken Spaulding. She was a regular on the
Dave Garroway Show from 1953-1954, and made a number of guest appearances on the Ed Sullivan Show.
Life Magazine pictured her on its cover on January 25, 1954.
Later Life
After retiring from performing, she had several successful careers, including casting for television, floral design, and as a travel agent. In her late 60's, she began doing portrait sculpture, both in-the-round and bas-relief, one of which hangs in the lobby of the Players' Club in Manhattan.
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