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Date of Birth: July 20, 1930 (92)

Birth Place: London, ENGLAND

Bio:
Sally Ann Howes is an English actress and singer. She is known for the role of Truly Scrumptious in the 1968 musical film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. She is also known for her performance in Brigadoon on Broadway for which she was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Lead Actress in a Musical. (read complete bio)

Stage Credits

  [Chester, CT (Regional)]
Goodspeed Revival, 2000
Countess Aurelia
  [Regional (US)]
Regional Production, 2000
Aunt Julia Morkan
  [Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2000
Aunt Julia Morkan
  [Off-Broadway]
Return Engagement [NYCO Revival], 1991
Desiree Armfeldt
  [Off-Broadway]
New York City Opera Revival, 1990
Desiree Armfeldt
  [West End]
London Revival, 1977
Singer
  [West End]
London Revival, 1973
Anna Leonowens
  [Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1964
Kit Sargent
  [Broadway]
City Center Revival, 1963
Fiona MacLaren
  [Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1961
Eve
  [Off-Broadway]
City Center Revival, 1962
Fiona MacLaren
  [Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1956
Eliza Doolittle [Replacement]
  [West End]
Original London Production, 1956
Performer
  [West End]
Original London Production, 1955
Performer
  [West End]
London Production, 1953
Performer
  [West End]
Original London Production, 1952
Performer

Sally Ann Howes Movies

Thursday's Child
 
[1943]
Fennis Wilson
The Halfway House
 
[1944]
Joanna French - Richard and Jill's Daughter
Pink String and Sealing Wax
 
[1945]
Peggy Sutton
Dead of Night
 
[1945]
Sally O Hara
The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby
 
[1947]
Kate Nickleby
Anna Karenina
 
[1948]
Kitty Shcherbatsky
My Sister and I
 
[1948]
Robina Adams
The History of Mr. Polly
 
[1949]
Christabel
Stop Press Girl
 
[1949]
Jennifer Peters
Fools Rush In
 
[1949]
Pamela Dickson
Honeymoon Deferred
 
[1951]
Katherine Fry
Paradise Lagoon
 
[1957]
Lady Mary
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang
 
[1968]
Truly Scrumptious
Death Ship
 
[1980]
Margaret Marshall

Sally Ann Howes Biography

Sally Ann Howes is an English actress and singer. She is known for the role of Truly Scrumptious in the 1968 musical film Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. She is also known for her performance in Brigadoon on Broadway for which she was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Lead Actress in a Musical.

Sally Ann Howes Awards and Nominations

 
Drama Desk Awards - 2000 - Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical Gold Star
Sally Ann Howes, The Dead
 
Tony Awards - 1963 - Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical
Sally Ann Howes, Brigadoon

Sally Ann Howes News

Broadway Streaming Guide: May 2022 - Where to Watch GIRLS5EVA & More New Releases! Photo Broadway Streaming Guide: May 2022 - Where to Watch GIRLS5EVA & More New Releases!
by Michael Major - May 2, 2022

This May, Broadway fans will be treated to an exciting lineup of new albums, concerts, television shows, and movies to binge. From the new Spring Awakening: Those You've Known documentary on HBO to new additions to Feinstein's/54 Below's concert livestream slate, check out what's coming to streaming services this month!

Broadway Streaming Guide: March 2022 - Where to Watch WEST SIDE STORY & More New Rele Photo Broadway Streaming Guide: March 2022 - Where to Watch WEST SIDE STORY & More New Releases!
by Michael Major - Mar 5, 2022

What to streamThis March, Broadway fans will be treated with several new albums, concerts, and television shows to binge. From Steven Spielberg's acclaimed film adaption of West Side Story to new episodes of Central Park, check out what's coming to streaming services this month!

Wake Up With BWW 12/23: ROMEO & BERNADETTE, CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF Postponed, and More Photo Wake Up With BWW 12/23: ROMEO & BERNADETTE, CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF Postponed, and More
by - Dec 23, 2021

Today's top stories include the postponement of the off-Broadway runs of Romeo & Bernadette and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. In happier news, casting and dates have been announced for the National Tour of An American In Paris.

Sally Ann Howes, Stage and Screen Actor Known For CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, Dies at 91 Photo Sally Ann Howes, Stage and Screen Actor Known For CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG, Dies at 91
by Stephi Wild - Dec 22, 2021

She made her Broadway debut replacing Julie Andrews in My Fair Lady, and went on to perform in other Broadway productions including Kwamina, Brigadoon (Tony Nomination), What Makes Sammy Run?, and James Joyce's The Dead (Drama Desk Award).

LISTEN: MY FAVORITE FLOP Discusses DEAR WORLD On Latest Episode Photo LISTEN: MY FAVORITE FLOP Discusses DEAR WORLD On Latest Episode
by Chloe Rabinowitz - May 4, 2021

On the episode, hosts Bobby and Kristina break down the creative journey of 'Dear World' beginning as an early career passion project for composer Jerry Herman, to its troubled road to Broadway that saw a revolving door of directors, choreographers, and material written for the show.

BWW Interview: Phil Geoffrey Bond of SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED at 54 Below Photo BWW Interview: Phil Geoffrey Bond of SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED at 54 Below
by Stephen Mosher - Dec 19, 2020

Ten years of SONDHEIM UNPLUGGED came to an abrupt halt in March. Now Phil Geoffrey Bond prepares for the first-ever film version of his creation to debut on December 26th, care of 54 Below.

Upcoming CD Releases for January 2020 Photo Upcoming CD Releases for January 2020
by - Jan 1, 2020

Check out the latest in upcoming releases of Broadway and theatre related CDs for January, 2020.

The 9 Best Broadway Holiday Albums of 2019! Photo The 9 Best Broadway Holiday Albums of 2019!
by Nicole Rosky - Nov 26, 2019

Tis the season for holiday tunes! From festive favorites to brand-new bops, Broadway isn't disappointing this year, with a huge variety of new holiday albums from your favorite artists to put under the tree. Check out a full list of 2019 holiday albums from Broadway best and brightest!

Stage Door Records Launch 'Lost Broadway' Album Series Photo Stage Door Records Launch 'Lost Broadway' Album Series
by Stephi Wild - May 3, 2019

Following the critically acclaimed 'Lost West End' album series, Stage Door Records present the launch of 'Lost Broadway', a new series of albums that will focus on celebrating Broadway's forgotten and obscure musicals. With each album dedicated to specific years in Broadway history, the 'Lost Broadway' series launches with 'Lost Broadway 1961', a particularly abundant year in the Broadway calendar for musicals whose residencies were short lived but deserve not to be forgotten.

'Lost West End Vintage 2,' an Album of London's Forgotten Musicals 1943-1962, is Rele Photo 'Lost West End Vintage 2,' an Album of London's Forgotten Musicals 1943-1962, is Released Today
by Stephi Wild - Jul 27, 2018

Following last year's critically acclaimed release of 'Lost West End Vintage' (highlighted in The Sunday Times as an "Essential New Release') Stage Door Records are pleased to continue the album series with 'Lost West End Vintage 2', released and available in stores from today.

Sally Ann Howes Videos

STAGE TUBE: Sally Ann Howes Chats MY FAIR LADY in Clip from THE GOLDEN AGE Film Trilogy
by Stage Tube - Jul 20, 2015

In honor of Sally Ann Howes' birthday, Rick McKay, the producer/director of THE GOLDEN AGE FILM TRILOGY, just unveiled a clip of Howes from the documentary film series in which she talks about Rex Harrison's frustration with young actresses playing Eliza in MY FAIR LADY, and why, at the end of his career, he wanted Howes to come back and play the role one more time. Watch below!


Sally Ann Howes Frequently Asked Questions

How many Broadway shows has Sally Ann Howes been in?
Sally Ann Howes has appeared on Broadway in 5 shows.

How many West End shows has Sally Ann Howes been in?
Sally Ann Howes has appeared on London's West End in 6 shows.

What was Sally Ann Howes's first West End show?
Sally Ann Howes's first West End show was Bet Your Life which opened in 1952

What awards has Sally Ann Howes been nominated for?
Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Dead and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Brigadoon .

What awards has Sally Ann Howes won?
Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Dead.