Tag: Deceased

Born in Vancouver in 1923. Betty (Muriel) Phillips. Mezzo-soprano, actress, BA (British Columbia) 1976.  She began her singing career in Richmond High School musicals and appeared at TUTS for the first time in a 1946 production of Robin Hood and subsequently played leads in more than 20 TUTS productions until 1960; she is best remembered…
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Sam Payne, one of the most loved men of the theatre in Canada, infused every aspect of his craft with the warmth of his personality and professionalism. Born in New Westminster, Sam received his formal training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, England. On returning to Canada he joined the company of…
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A professional entertainer for 25 years and a respected manager for many more, Karl Norman spent over 48 years in the business on both sides of the footlights. As a performer he ran the gamut from drama to comedy, opera and oratorio to pops. Locally he performed with Vancouver Opera, UBC Festival of the Arts,…
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Journalist, humourist and playwright, Eric Nicol has more than 30 books published, is included in dozens of anthologies, and  won three Leacock Awards. For over 40 years he had a regular column in The Province and he was a frequent freelance contributor in radio and television. A leader in Vancouver’s quickly growing theatre community, Mr.…
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Pat Morgan began his radio career in the mid 1930’s as Buster Morgan on CKCD – The Voice of the Province. He moved to CJOR as Pat Morgan in late 1930’s and early 40’s. He was chosen to be the singing star of a program called “Harmony House” which was broadcast over CBC Radio from…
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