Lili St. Cyr

Biography

Lili St. Cyr was a renowned American burlesque dancer and stripper, born Marie Frances Van Schaack on June 3, 1917, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. A talented dancer from an early age, she began her professional career as a chorus line member at the Florentine Gardens in Hollywood before landing solo acts that showcased her impressive skills. St. Cyr's most notable role was as Willa Mae in the 1958 film "The Naked and the Dead".