Vivi Janiss

Biography

Vivi Janiss was a versatile American actress who captivated audiences in iconic films like "The Phantom from 10,000 Leagues" (1955), where she played Ethel Hall, and "First, You Cry" (1978). A native of Nebraska, she began her career with her parents' traveling theatricals before meeting her future husband Bob Cummings on Broadway in the Ziegfeld Follies. She also lent her voice to Walt Disney's beloved Daisy Duck and appeared on radio series like Gunsmoke.