Virginia Gibson's career began in St. Louis in the chorus at the Muny Opera in Forest Park. In the 50's she made her movie debut in "Tea for Two", followed by roles in "Painting the Clouds with Sunshine", "About Face", and "Stop You're Killing Me", but was best known as Liza in "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers". Her stage credits include a Tony nomination for her performance in Happy Hunting. She was also co-host of the children's TV show "Discovery" for almost a decade.

Source: The New York Times