Marni Nixon, who became famous dubbing actresses in musicals, appeared as a nun in which film?

Margaret Nixon McEathron (February 22, 1930 – July 24, 2016), known professionally as Marni Nixon, was an American soprano and playback singer for featured actresses in movie musicals. She was best known for dubbing the singing voices of the leading actresses in films, including The King and I, West Side Story, and My Fair Lady.

Besides her voice work in films, Nixon's varied career included some film roles of her own, television, opera, musicals on Broadway and elsewhere throughout the United States, concerts with major symphony orchestras, and recordings.

Nixon's first onscreen appearance was as Sister Sophia in the 1965 film 'The Sound of Music'. In the DVD commentary to the film, director Robert Wise comments that audiences were finally able to see the woman whose voice they knew so well.

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William Laughlin

Oswald Vanloo, And yet, somehow you did! LOL

Sally Meyers

I knew the singing for those leading actresses had been dubbed, but never knew by whom - beautiful voice and amazing talent.

drmargiem

Incredible talent.

sweetqb

She bears a striking resemblance to Julie Andrews.

Mary Linduska

Irma Rivera, Marni Nixon.

erik hughes

Janice Fish, Marni Nixon was no celebrity - she was a true worker behind the scenes. I wouldn't "pooh-pooh" the arts; it celebrates our humanity.

Char

Had no clue

Corey Taylor

Oswald Vanloo, probably one of those character actors whose name you never remember, but you always recognize them when they come on the screen.

docluci

Sound of Music

Maria Tomkins

I knew of her. She did the singing for Audrey Hepburn in my fair lady which subsequently cost Audrey an Oscar for her portrayal of Eliza Doolittle.

Clark D. Blythe

She was an incredible in the Sound of Music . Can't go wrong with her and Julie Andrews . 2 Singing voices that are absolutely amazing....And her voice resonated in My Fair Lady.