- Born
- Birth nameAnita Luebben
- Height5′ 3″ (1.60 m)
- Anita Gillette was born on August 16, 1936 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. She is an actress, known for Moonstruck (1987). She has been married to David Bates since October 4, 2021. She was previously married to Armand Eugene 'Tink' Coullet and Dr. Ronald William Gillette.
- SpousesDavid Bates(October 4, 2021 - present)Armand Eugene 'Tink' Coullet(July 23, 1982 - April 22, 1999) (his death)Dr. Ronald William Gillette(October 13, 1957 - September 1968) (divorced, 2 children)
- ChildrenTimothy Ronald GilletteChristopher John Gillette
- ParentsJohn Alfred LuebbenJuanita Wayland
- RelativesAlfred Jacob Luebben(Sibling)Geraldine Thelma 'Gerrie' Luebben (O'Connell)(Sibling)Linda May Luebben (Abell)(Sibling)
- On Quincy, M.E. (1976), she played the role of Quincy's wife as two different characters.
- During the 1960s and 1970s, Gillette was one of a group of mostly New York-based actors who regularly appeared in Broadway and off-Broadway productions while simultaneously appearing as regulars on such evening TV panel quiz shows as "What's My Line?", "To Tell the Truth", and "I've Got a Secret". This group of actors included Arlene Francis, Orson Bean, Kitty Carlisle, Peggy Cass, Soupy Sales, and Nipsey Russell.
- Appeared in the 1998 tour of Harold Prince's "Show Boat" as Parthy. During its run at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts (Florida), Cloris Leachman had family obligations and had to leave the show for a few weeks. She played the part until Cloris Leachman returned to the show.
- Co-Starring in "Zorba" at the North Show Music Theatre with Ron Holgate.
- She and Olympia Dukakis have had the same on-screen love interest, twice: Larry Haines on Search for Tomorrow (1951) and Vincent Gardenia in Moonstruck (1987).
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