Background
French, Phyllis Olivia was born on January 8, 1933 in New York City. Daughter of John Rossiter and Olivia Alvina (Lutz) French.
French, Phyllis Olivia was born on January 8, 1933 in New York City. Daughter of John Rossiter and Olivia Alvina (Lutz) French.
Studies with Constantin Kobeleff, New York City, 1940-1945; student, School American Ballet, New York City, 1944-1949; studies with Vitale Fokine, New York City, 1944-1950; studies with Jean Yazvinsky, New York City, 1950-1957.
Dancer corps de ballet, Radio City Music Hall, New York City, 1949-1950, 53-54; dancer corps de ballet, Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo, New York City, 1951-1951; dancer Broadway productions, Seventeen, New York City, 1950; dancer Broadway productions, Two on the Aisle, New York City, 1952; dancer, Perry Como television Show, New York City, 1953; dancer United States tour, Oklahoma], 1954; actress, Studio One television, Columbia Broadcasting System, New York City, 1958-1959; actress, dancer film, Edge of the City, New York City, 1959; dance director, Westwood (New Jersey) Recreation Department, since 1970.
President Parent-Teachers Association Westwood Regional Schools, 1968-1971, officer coordinating council, 1970-1973, director Phyllis French School Dance Arts, 1977-1989, Pascack Art Association, secretary, since 1990. Instructor dance programs YWHA, Washington Township, New Jersey, 1992-1993.
Married Herbert Edwin Boepple, March 3, 1956. Children: Lynn, Lauren, Leanne.