Anita Harris

Anita Harris has built a prolific career as an English actress, singer, and entertainer, gracing stages and screens with her versatile talent. After making her professional debut at age fifteen as a dancer in a chorus line at the El Rancho Hotel in Las Vegas, Anita Harris returned to the UK in June 1959. She went on to perform with the vocal group The Granadiers before spending three years with the acclaimed Cliff Adams Singers from 1961 to 1964. In 1961, Harris secured a recording contract with EMI, making her first recordings with the John Barry Seven, followed by singles released on Vocalion and Decca.

On stage, Harris toured with her one-woman show, Anita Harris in the Act!, and was a featured performer at the Royal Variety Performance in 1981. Her excellence in live entertainment was formally recognized when she was named Concert Cabaret Performer of the Year by the Variety Club of Great Britain in 1982. From 1986, she captivated audiences for two years in the iconic role of Grizabella in the West End production of Cats. More recently, Harris has continued to grace screens and stages.

Her commitment to theatrical productions continued with a starring role in the UK tour of Cabaret from 2019 into 2020. Anita Harris consistently delivers captivating performances across various mediums, maintaining a dynamic presence in the entertainment industry.