GLORIA FOSTER - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 07/31/1979 - HFSID 303036

GLORIA FOSTER
The actress signs a letter to John Willis, Editor of Theatre World, saying how proud she is to be a member of the "Theatre World Award Family"
Autograph letter signed: "Gloria", in black ink, 1 page 5¼x7¾. July 31, 1979. New York City, New York. In full: "Dear John, Thank you for your appreciation of our "Cariolanus". Your thoughtful notes throughout the years have made me grateful and proud to be one of the "Theatre World Award Family". Love,". Gloria Foster (1933-2001) is an American actress of stage and film, most notable for her role as The Oracle in The Matrix (1999) and The Matrix Reloaded (2003). Despite her roles in these more modern movies, Foster's career dates back to the 1960's, starting with a theatre appearance in the comedy Purlie Victorious in 1961. She also made her first film appearance shortly after in the film The Cool World (1964). Most of her screen and film appearances were minor, finding more success in theater with a starring role in the play Having Our Say (1995). Sadly, she passed away in 2001 due to complications related to diabetes. Theatre World, founded in 1945 by Daniel Blum, is America's oldest annual record of Broadway, Off-Broadway and regional theatre, referenced by industry professionals, historians, students and theatre fans worldwide. Until 1998, when a separate nonprofit corporation was established, Theatre World's editorial staff bestowed the prestigious Theatre World Awards for outstanding Broadway and Off-Broadway debuts. Screen World (from 1950) and Dance World (from 1966), administered from the same office, and furnished comprehensive information on those entertainment genres. Envelope creased along top edge. Ink transfer on top margin on envelope's verso. Fine condition.