Diane Sinclair, American actress and dancer died she was , 90.

 Diane Sinclair was an actress and dancer on Broadway and national television from the 1930s to the 1950s (not to be confused with screen actress Diane Sinclair, born March 24, 1913) died she was , 90.

(April 6, 1921 - May 14, 2011)

Early life

Sinclair was born Miriam Rosen, the child of Max and Sylvia Rosen, on April 6, 1921. As a child, she performed on the Horn and Hardart Children's hour radio show and danced in shows at summer resorts in the Catskills.

Marriage

Sinclair met Sol Tepper, an orchestra musician, while performing in Billy Rose's Aquacade at the 1939 New York World's Fair. They married on July 28, 1942 and, on July 29, 1943, became the parents of son Ronald.

Stage Career

Sinclair danced and acted in many Broadway shows and tours, including starring as Ariel in the Tempest on tour (1945) and featured with Gene Kelly in Pal Joey on Broadway (1940-41).
Other Broadway credits include Happy as Larry as Lachesis (1950); As the Girls Go as Miss Swenson (1948-50); Sons o' Fun as Little Nell and Ensemble (1941-43) and Too Many Girls (1939-40).

Television

Sinclair became a regular on the TV variety shows of the 1950s, usually starring with longtime dance partner Ken Spaulding. She was a regular on the Dave Garroway Show from 1953-1954, and made a number of guest appearances on the Ed Sullivan Show. Life Magazine pictured her on its cover on January 25, 1954.

Later Life

After retiring from performing, she had several successful careers, including casting for television, floral design, and as a travel agent. In her late 60's, she began doing portrait sculpture, both in-the-round and bas-relief, one of which hangs in the lobby of the Players' Club in Manhattan.

 

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