Louise Troy

Louise Troy
Born (1933-11-09)November 9, 1933
New York City, New York, U.S.
Died May 5, 1994(1994-05-05) (aged 60)
New York City, New York, U.S.
Occupation Actress
Years active 1954–1992
Spouse(s)
Werner Klemperer
(m. 1969; div. 1975)

Douglas Seale
(m. 19??–1994; her death)

Louise Troy (November 9, 1933 – May 5, 1994)[1] was an American actress of stage and screen. She is best known for her performances in Tovarich (1963) and Walking Happy (1966), both of which she was nominated for a Tony Award. Her signature stage role was that of the lead in High Spirits (1964).

Early years

Born in Manhattan,[2] Troy was an only child of Jewish parents, Ella Ziebel and Seymour Troy (original family name: Taradajka). She studied with Lee Strasberg and at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.[2]

Career

In 1955, Troy first appeared off-Broadway in The Infernal Machine.[3] She made her Broadway debut in the musical Pipe Dream (1955).[4] She received critical acclaim for her role opposite Edward Woodward in the 1964 musical High Spirits, which was based on Noël Coward's comedy, Blithe Spirit.

She was also known for her guest appearances on the television show Hogan's Heroes, on which her then husband Werner Klemperer starred as "Colonel Klink". Her other TV appearances included Kate and Allie, Room 222, The Odd Couple,[2] Cannon, 227 and Honey West, among others. In the 1970s, she appeared on CBS television's daytime drama The Guiding Light, twice, as Audrey Frost Mill's in 1974 and as Gladys Shields in 1978.

Troy's film appearances include Yours, Mine and Ours (1968), The Swimmer (1968)[5] and Ghostbusters II (1989).

Personal life and death

Troy was first married to actor Werner Klemperer, from 1969 until they divorced in 1975,[1] She then married her second husband, actor and director Douglas Seale until her death in 1994.[6][7]

She died of breast cancer at the age of 60 in 1994 in her home in New York City.[8] She had no children and was survived by her second husband, actor Douglas Seale.[6][7]

Recognition

Troy was nominated for the following Tony Awards:

  • 1963 - Actress, Supporting or Featured (Musical) for her work in Tovarich[9]
  • 1964 - Actress, Supporting or Featured (Musical) for her work in High Spirits[9]
  • 1967 - Actress (Musical) for her work in Walking Happy.[9]

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
1954Roogie's BumpKate
1964The Parisienne and the PrudesElinor Grater
1968Yours, Mine and OursMadeleine Love
1968The SwimmerGrace Biswanger
1989Ghostbusters IIWoman with Fur Coat
1991Missing PiecesMrs. Waldman(final film role)

References

  1. 1 2 Pace, Eric (7 May 1994). "Louise Troy, 60, an Actress Who Starred on Broadway" – via www.nytimes.com.
  2. 1 2 3 "Actress Louise Troy, honored for roles in Broadway musicals". Chicago Tribune. Illinois, Chicago. New York Times News Service. May 7, 1994. p. 45. Retrieved January 10, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. ↑ Willis, John (1996). Theatre World 1993-1994. Hal Leonard Corporation. p. 245. ISBN 9781557832351. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
  4. ↑ "Louise Troy". Internet Broadway Database. The Broadway League. Archived from the original on 11 January 2018. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
  5. ↑ "Breast Cancer Claims Broadway Actress Louise Troy". Deseret News. New York Times News Service. May 12, 1994. Archived from the original on January 11, 2018. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
  6. 1 2 "Actress Louise Troy, Honored For Roles In Broadway Musicals".
  7. 1 2 "Louise Troy; Actress Appeared on Stage, TV". 14 May 1994 – via LA Times.
  8. ↑ "Louise Troy; Actress Appeared on Stage, TV". The Los Angeles Times. California, Los Angeles. May 14, 1994. p. A26. Retrieved January 10, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. 1 2 3 "("Louise Troy" search results)". Tony Awards. American Theatre Wing. Retrieved 11 January 2018.


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