Famous People with Name Phyllis

Phyllis Ayame Whitney            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Phyllis Ayame Whitney: was an American mystery writer. Rare for her genre, she wrote mysteries for both the juvenile and the adult markets, many of which feature exotic locations. A review in The New York Times once dubbed her "The Queen of the American Gothics".

Phyllis Diller (            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Phyllis Diller (: is a Golden Globe-nominated American comedienne, considered to be one of the pioneers of female stand-up comedy. She created a stage character persona that was a wild-haired, eccentrically-dressed housewife who made jokes about a fictional husband named "Fang" while smoking from a long cigarette holder. Another distinct characteristic is her cackling laugh, one of the best-recognized in comedy. Diller is given credit for opening the doors for the stand-up comedy field to women such as Rita Rudner, Totie Fields, Joan Rivers, Lily Tomlin, Sandra Bernhard, Joy Behar, Rosie O'Donnell and Roseanne Barr.

Phyllis Curtin            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Phyllis Curtin: is an American soprano.Curtin was known for her creation of new roles such as the title role in the Carlisle Floyd opera Susannah and in other works by this composer. She was also a dedicated song recitalist and retired from singing in 1984.

Phyllis Diller            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Phyllis Diller: is a Golden Globe-nominated American comedienne, considered to be one of the pioneers of female stand-up comedy. She created a stage character persona that was a wild-haired, eccentrically-dressed housewife who made jokes about a fictional husband named "

Phyllis Nelson            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Phyllis Nelson: was an American singer.Nelson was born in Indiana. She worked and recorded for several years from the late 1970s into the mid 1980s without achieving much success. Her records were usually dance tracks, and she had also recorded quite a number of records