Ann Crowley

American actress and singer. Born October 17, 1929 in Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA. Died April 24, 2023 (age of 93). Older sister of actress [a6184880]. Ann won a Theatre World Award in 1947 for Carousel. Her sister Pat won in 1951 for Southern Exposure. Ann began her professional career in Oklahoma! in 1943 while still a high school student. She became the understudy but stepped in when the lead got sick. Rodgers and Hammerstein were impressed enough to tap her for the comedy lead in Carousel in its Chicago engagement. More stage and television shows followed.