About Joanne Rio
Lived 1931 – 1984 (aged 52). Joanne Rio was an American film actor.
Joanne Gloria Rio (née Rotunno; December 15, 1931 – November 29, 1984) was an American actress.
Early life She was born Joanne Gloria Rotunno in Chicago on December 15, 1931. She was the daughter of Eddie Rio, who in 1954 was the West Coast head of the American Guild of Variety Artists.
Career Apart from acting in her own right, she also worked as a stand-in for Elizabeth Taylor.
Personal life In 1954, she was engaged to Liberace, but her father stopped her marrying as he was concerned about rumours of his sexuality. In November 1954, Rio appeared on the front cover of TV Guide, alongside Liberace.
Selected filmography Riding with Buffalo Bill (1954) as María Pérez Seminole Uprising (1955)
Selected television The Joey Bishop Show (1961)
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Who was Joanne Rio?
American film actress (1931-1984)
When was Joanne Rio born?
Joanne Rio was born on 15 December 1931 in Chicago.
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Joanne Rio died on 29 November 1984.
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Joanne Rio was a film actor.
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Joanne Rio was American.
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