Biography

Phyllis Gehrig was born on April 4, 1923 in East Williston, New York, USA. She was an actress and costume designer, known for Outlaws (1960), The Real McCoys (1957) and The Jack Benny Program (1950). She was married to Norman Pincus and Alan Sues. She died on October 3, 2021 in West Hollywood, California, USA.

Former actress who later became one of California's leading designers of women's wear.

At age 91 (2014), her website lists her activities as tango dancing, writing and performing music and vigorous daily exercise (yoga, tennis, jump rope, et cetera).

Started designing a line of women's high fashion sportswear in 1970. The company ran for 22 years under her own label.

Wed for five years to comedian Alan Sues.

In 1941, Phyllis performed as a Spanish dancer in a USO tour for the Air Corps. From 1942 to 1948 she performed in five long-run Broadway shows and also danced with the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo. In 1948, Phyllis met performer and dancer, Don Weissmuller. They were a successful dance duo and toured the world.

Being 20 is not better than being 90. It's just different. At 90, I'm more aware of being alive. I'm more appreciative of my life. I'm more compassionate. I'm more patient. I'm more cognizant of what I do. Yes, at 90, it's different AND better! [from her 2013 blog at The Huffington Post]