Elizabeth Anne Staiger (January 10, 1928 – September 25, 2019), known as Libi Staiger, was an American actress who primarily worked on stage. Her career, which included roles on Broadway from 1953, was ended by the failure of her first starring vehicle, 1963's Sophie, a musical-comedy life story of entertainer Sophie Tucker.[1]

Libi Staiger
Born
Elizabeth Anne Staiger

(1928-01-10)January 10, 1928
DiedSeptember 25, 2019(2019-09-25) (aged 91)
OccupationActress
Years active1953–1985
SpouseJerome Eskow

Staiger was born in Harrisburg, Illinois, and died in Austin, Texas.[2]

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Theatre

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Television

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References

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  1. ^ Mordden, Ethan, Open a New Window: The Broadway Musical in the 1960s. New York: Palgrave, 2001, p. 122.
  2. ^ Barnes, Mike (September 27, 2019). "Libi Staiger, Actress on Broadway and in Denny's Commercials, Dies at 91". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 27, 2019.
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