Annie Joe Edwards, Multi-Talented Birmingham Actress, Composer, Musician, Dies at 76

By Barnett Wright | The Birmingham Times Annie Joe Edwards, a Birmingham-born actress, composer, musician, known for Bullets Over Broadway (1994), The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985) and Colors (1988), died on Tuesday. She was 76. Family and friends remembered Miss Edwards as a remarkable talent who graced the stage and screen alongside legends, leaving an indelible mark on the world of theater and entertainment whose extraordinary career took her around the world, including performances in London’s prestigious West End. “Despite an illustrious career that spanned Broadway, the West End (in London), and television, Annie Joe never lost sight of her roots … ,” said Marc Raby, founder and artistic director of Birmingham’s Encore Theatre & Gallery. Even through Miss Edwards took her craft around the world she never forget her hometown, Raby said. “She remained deeply connected to Birmingham and to Encore Theatre and Gallery, where she delivered her final stage performances as the radio announcer in Steel Magnolias in 2022 and 12 Angry Jurors in 2023,” he said. “That moment was a testament to her unwavering love for the craft and her commitment to fostering local theater. She didn’t just perform—she nurtured, she inspired, and she gave back.”...