Full Name June S Kirby Name June Kirby | Role Film actress Spouse Ray Whitlock | |
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Born 1928 Brooklyn, New York Similar People Arthur Freed, Joseph L Mankiewicz, John Ford, Robert Aldrich, Vincente Minnelli |
June Kirby is an American actress and costume designer. She was a student at the Kingston Art School (now Kingston University).
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Dance
In 1936, Kirby was a member of a dance troupe that performed "under the auspices of the Federal Theatre Project."
Modeling
Kirby also worked as a model. In 1946, she was named "posture queen of America" by the National Chiropractic Association.
Film
She was in at least four movies and did wardrobe for many more. She was in Famous Models Magazine dated June 1950, as well as many others. She had a stint as a Goldwyn Girl and appeared uncredited as one of the Hot Box Girls in the film version of Guys and Dolls (1955).
Stage
Kirby also performed on Broadway in As the Girls Go (1948-1950), and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.
Personal life
Kirby dated men such as Mickey Rooney and Howard Hughes.
Later years
Kirby's whereabouts are currently unknown; however, she is said to be retired.