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Anita Rose Morris (March 14, 1943 – March 2, 1994) was an American actress, singer and dancer. She began her career performing in Broadway musicals, including Jesus Christ Superstar, Seesaw and Nine, for which she received a Tony Award nomination.[1] During her career, Morris had starring roles in a number of films, include The Hotel New Hampshire (1984), Absolute Beginners (1986), Ruthless People (1986), Aria (1987), 18 Again! (1988), Bloodhounds of Broadway (1989) and A Sinful Life (1989). She had leading roles in two short-lived television series in 1980s: the NBC prime time soap opera Berrenger's (1985), and the Fox sitcom Down and Out in Beverly Hills (1987).
Anita Morris was an American actress, singer, and dancer who gained professional prominence through her stage work in Broadway musicals before transitioning to film and television in the 1980s.
She is recognized for her performance in the Broadway musical Nine, which earned her a Tony Award nomination, and for supporting roles in films such as Ruthless People, The Hotel New Hampshire, and Absolute Beginners.
Her career centered on character acting in ensemble comedies and musicals, where she often played roles that utilized her background in professional dance and physical performance.