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Etel Billig(1932-2012)

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Etel Billig was born on 16 December 1932. She was an actress, known for Running Scared (1986), Straight Talk (1992) and Stolen Summer (2002). She died on 28 March 2012 in Park Forest, Illinois, USA.
BornDecember 16, 1932
DiedMarch 28, 2012(79)
BornDecember 16, 1932
DiedMarch 28, 2012(79)
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Known for

Billy Crystal and Gregory Hines in Running Scared (1986)
Running Scared
6.5
  • Aunt Sophie
  • 1986
Dolly Parton in Straight Talk (1992)
Straight Talk
5.9
  • Thelma
  • 1992
Stolen Summer (2002)
Stolen Summer
6.5
  • Esther
  • 2002
Daniel J. Travanti in Missing Persons (1993)
Missing Persons
7.4
TV Series
  • Mrs. Kalmbach

Credits

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Actress

  • Stolen Summer (2002)
    Stolen Summer
    6.5
    • Esther
    • 2002
  • Daniel J. Travanti in Missing Persons (1993)
    Missing Persons
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Mrs. Kalmbach
    • 1993
  • Dolly Parton in Straight Talk (1992)
    Straight Talk
    5.9
    • Thelma
    • 1992
  • Billy Crystal and Gregory Hines in Running Scared (1986)
    Running Scared
    6.5
    • Aunt Sophie
    • 1986
  • Hawaiian Heat (1984)
    Hawaiian Heat
    6.2
    TV Movie
    • Natalie's Mom
    • 1984
  • The Dollmaker (1984)
    The Dollmaker
    7.5
    TV Movie
    • Mrs. Bommarita
    • 1984

Personal details

  • Born
    • December 16, 1932
  • Died
    • March 28, 2012
    • Park Forest, Illinois, USA(brain aneurysm)
  • Other works
    She acted in Stephen Sondheim's musical, "Sunday in the Park with George," at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago, Illinois. Cast and crew also included Paula Scrofano, John Herrera, John Lee Beatty (scenic designer), Nan Cibula (costume designer), Robert Christen (lighting designer), Kevin Stites (musical director), directed by Michael Maggio.

Did you know

  • Trivia
    She was nominated for a 1987 Joseph Jefferson Award for Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical for "Sunday in the Park with George" at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago, Illinois.

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