Miller, Ann (1919–2004)

American dancer and actress. Name variations: Lucy Ann Collier; Lucille Ann Collier. Born Johnnie Lucille Collier on April 12, 1919 (she claimed 1923), in Chireno, Texas; died Jan 22, 2004, in Los Angeles, CA; dau. of John Alfred Collier (criminal lawyer) and Clara Collier; m. Reese Llewellyn Milner (millionaire industrialist), Feb 16, 1946 (div.); m. William Moss (Texas oilman), 1958 (div. May 1961); m. Arthur Cameron (Texas oil millionaire), 1961 (marriage annulled 1962); no children.

Known for her rapid-fire tap dancing, starred in 40 motion pictures, numerous Broadway shows and national tours; made film debut in New Faces of 1937; appeared in a host of films for RKO, including Stage Door (1937), Radio City Revels (1938), and Room Service (1938), before leaving for NY to join the Three Stooges on stage in George White's Scandals of 1939; signed with Columbia to highlight minor musicals the studio churned out, including Go West, Young Lady (1941), Reveille with Beverly (1943), Hey, Rookie (1944), Jam Session (1944), Eadie Was a Lady (1945) and Eve Knew Her Apples (1945); was featured in Easter Parade (1948); signed with MGM and starred in The Kissing Bandit (1948), On the Town (1949), Watch the Birdie (1950), Texas Carnival (1951), Small Town Girl and Kiss Me Kate (1953); starred in Mame on Broadway (1969–70). Nominated for Tony Award for performance in Sugar Babies (1979).

See also autobiography, Miller's High Life (1972); and Women in World History.