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Cathy Rigby
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Cathy Rigby

Born 1952 · Active 1961–2012

Cathy Rigby, known for her dynamic presence, appears in The Great Wallendas (1978), a film that captures the thrilling world of circus performers. Her role brings a unique perspective to the narrative, reflecting the challenges and triumphs of the famed Wallenda family. With a background in performance, Rigby's contribution to this film adds depth to the exploration of the circus as a cultural phenomenon, making her a noteworthy figure in this cult cinema piece.

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The Great Wallendas

The Great Wallendas

1978
as Jana Schmidt

Made-for-TV movie, tells the true story of the Great Wallendas, a family of circus acrobats famous for their seven-person high wire pyramid act, that one night ended in tragedy.

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Filmography

15 credits
2010s 1 credit
2012
Movie ★ 6.8
2000s 1 credit
2000
Peter Pan as Peter Pan
Movie ★ 6.6
1990s 1 credit
1997
Perfect Body as Brenda Gray
Movie ★ 5.9
1980s 4 credits
1988
Daddy Can't Read as Lenore Luellen
Movie ★ 9.0
1985
Movie ★ 5.0
1981
TV ★ 7.0
1970s 5 credits
1978
The Great Wallendas as Jana Schmidt
Movie ★ 6.3
1977
TV ★ 6.9
1974
TV ★ 7.3
1973
TV ★ 5.4
1960s 3 credits
1968
The Dick Cavett Show as Self - Guest
TV ★ 6.8
1961
TV ★ 5.8