Cousin of actress, singer, and dancer Ginger Rogers.
Collaborated with Dr. Seuss [aka Theodor Seuss Geisel] on a series of
children's learn-to-read books, including 'The Cat in the Hat Comes
Back" and "Green Eggs and Ham".
Was married to Random House publishing magnate Bennett Cerf.
Following husband Bennett Cerf's death, she married
Robert F. Wagner, the former mayor of New York City; they were
together for 15 years until his death in 1991.
Later wrote for Newsday and Good Housekeeping and photographed authors
for Random House book jackets.
Billed as Phyllis Fraser throughout her entire movie career.
Had two sons, Christopher Cerf, editor-in-chief of the Children's
Television Workshop's Products Group, and Jonathan Cerf, an educator
and computer consultant. The two boys were crowned "World Doubles Table Hockey Champions" in 1972.