Morris began her career in the American Mime Theatre where her face was frequently hidden behind masks, limiting her to expression through her body.She was known for her red hair, full lips and hour glass figure.She was an experienced stage peformer, appearing on Broadway in the musicals, "Jesus Christ Superstar", "Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" and she won a Tony nomination for "Nine". She was scheduled to perform a musical number from "Nine" for the Tony Awards broadcast in 1982 but her stage outfit was so revealing that censors refused to let her perform. *Diagnosed and waging a private ...

Anita Morris has appeared nude in The Happy Hooker.