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- Birth nameIsabel Margaret Bigley
- Isabel Bigley was born on February 23, 1926 in Bronx, New York City, New York, USA. She was an actress, known for BBC Sunday-Night Theatre (1950), Kaleidoscope (1946) and The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950). She was married to Lawrence Raymond Barnett. She died on September 30, 2006 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- SpouseLawrence Raymond Barnett(July 27, 1953 - September 30, 2006) (her death, 6 children)
- Won Broadway's 1951 Tony Award as Best Supporting or Featured Actress (Musical) for "Guys and Dolls."
- Her mother was a concert singer and Isabel trained early as a singer herself, studying at Juilliard and the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London.
- Tall, slender and lovely musical leading lady who made her Broadway debut in the chorus of "Oklahoma!" in 1946. She then took over the role of Laurey in the London production opposite Howard Keel and continued with the role for three years.
- Originated the missionary role of Sarah Brown in "Guys and Dolls" on Broadway and played the part for over three years.
- Married Lawrence Barnett, president of the talent agency Music Corporation of America in 1953; she subsequently retired from the stage in the late 50s to concentrate on raising a family, living in Rye, New York for over 30 years. The couple had six children: Lawrence Jr., Robert, William, James, Claudia and Laurey.
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