About Ann Corio
Lived 1909 – 1999 (aged 89). Ann Corio was an American actor, stripper, stage actor, film actor and dancer.
Ann Corio (born Ann Coiro; November 29, 1909 – March 1, 1999) was a prominent American burlesque stripper and actress. Her original surname was Coiro, changing it to Corio for stage purposes and because some family members did not approve of her profession.
Biography Born in Hartford, Connecticut, she was one of twelve children of Italian immigrant parents. Corio appeared in "The Ghost in the Sea Blue Dress," the January 23, 1955 episode of NBC's Adventures of the Archers radio show,
Corio had a long successful career dancing on stage. In 1962 she put together the nostalgic off-Broadway show This Was Burlesque which she directed and in which also performed. In 1968, she wrote a book with the same title.
Legacy Corio is a member of the Hall of Fame at the Exotic World Burlesque Museum in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ann Corio?
American burlesque performer (1909-1999)
When was Ann Corio born?
Ann Corio was born on 29 November 1909 in Hartford.
When did Ann Corio die?
Ann Corio died on 1 March 1999 in Englewood.
What was Ann Corio's occupation?
Ann Corio was an actor, stripper, stage actor, film actor and dancer.
What nationality was Ann Corio?
Ann Corio was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ann Corio. https://biography.guide/ann-corio/
MLA: "Ann Corio." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ann-corio/.
Chicago: "Ann Corio." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ann-corio/.
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