June Kirby

June Kirby is an American actress and costume designer. She was a student at the Kingston Art School (now Kingston University).

Dance

In 1936, Kirby was a member of a dance troupe that performed "under the auspices of the Federal Theatre Project."

Modeling

Kirby also worked as a model. In 1946, she was named "posture queen of America" by the National Chiropractic Association.

Film

She was in at least four movies and did wardrobe for many more. She was in Famous Models Magazine dated June 1950, as well as many others. She had a stint as a Goldwyn Girl and appeared uncredited as one of the Hot Box Girls in the film version of Guys and Dolls (1955).

Stage

Kirby also performed on Broadway in As the Girls Go (1948-1950), and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes.

Personal life

Kirby dated men such as Mickey Rooney and Howard Hughes. She married Roy B. Whitlock on August 20, 1960, and they had a daughter named Shawn. Whitlock died on December 23, 1984.

Later years

Kirby is retired and living in Decatur, Georgia.