Draft:Annie Gaybis

Annie Gaybis Byner (born January 22, 1953) is an American actress known for her work in film, television, and theater. She has appeared in notable films such as Showgirls (1995), The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982), and Friday the 13th Part III (1982).

Early Life and Education

Born in Maryland, Gaybis was raised by her father and introduced to the performing arts at the age of five. She received her equity card with the Centerstage Repertory Company and pursued dance by the age of six, later expanding to voice training. Gaybis moved to Los Angeles to further her career in the entertainment industry.

Career

Gaybis began her acting career with roles in the 1973 film Massage Parlor Murders! and Snow White in the 1978 musical Fairy Tales. She played Mary Magdalene in Tidings, Comfort and Joy (1973) and had a guest role in the Broadway production of Oh! Calcutta! from 1977 to 1978. In 1986, she portrayed Bianca in Otello at the Los Angeles Opera.

During the 1980s and 1990s, Gaybis featured in several films including Friday the 13th Part III (1982), The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982), and The Distinguished Gentleman (1992). She also appeared in Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992) and had uncredited roles in Showgirls (1995) and Waterworld (1995). On television, she contributed to the entertainment show Skip E Lowe Looks At Hollywood from 1992 to 1994.

Her stage work continued with roles in productions such as Funny Girl, Joey and Maria's Italian Wedding, and La Traviata. In the 2010s, she appeared in stage performances of I Am A Camera (2017) and The Owl and the Pussycat (2018).

In more recent years, Gaybis has been active in the theater community in Flagler County, Florida, performing in plays such as Pygmalion, Bus Stop, Blithe Spirit, and Two for the Seesaw (Observer Local News) (Observer Local News) (stephencmitchell). She has also been involved with the Flagler Film Festival, appearing in the film D.O.A. which was showcased at the festival (Flagler Live).

Personal Life

Annie Gaybis has been married to actor and comedian John Byner since 1992. They reside in Northeast Florida.

References

Observer Local News, "Q+A with Annie Gaybis, star of upcoming play 'Two for the Seesaw'," Palm Coast Observer. source
FlaglerLive, "'D.O.A.' and Its Local Cast Come Alive as Top Winners at Resurrected Flagler Film Festival." source
Stephen C Mitchell, "Love Letters," Limelight Theatre. source
Friday the 13th Films, "Where Are They Now?: Annie Gaybis." source
StarkJournal, "What Is Annie Gaybis Known For?" source

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