Gypsy Rose Lee
Born: 1911-01-08
Birthplace: Seattle, Washington, USA
Biography
Gypsy Rose Lee (born Rose Louise Hovick, January 8, 1911 – April 26, 1970) was an American burlesque entertainer, stripper and vedette famous for her striptease act. Also an actress, author, and playwright, her 1957 memoir was adapted into the 1959 stage musical Gypsy which inspired the 1962 musical comedy-drama film Gypsy.
From Wikipedia.
Known For
Gypsy
The Trouble with Angels
Six by Sondheim
Ali Baba Goes to Town
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Lady of Burlesque
Wind Across the Everglades
Stage Door Canteen
Gypsy
Bogart: The Untold Story
Top Movie Credits
Gypsy
Novel
The Trouble with Angels
Mrs. Mabel Dowling Phipps
Six by Sondheim
Self (archive footage)
Ali Baba Goes to Town
Sultana/Louise Hovick (billed as Louise Hovick)
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Self (archive footage)
Lady of Burlesque
Novel
Wind Across the Everglades
Mrs. Bradford
Stage Door Canteen
Gypsy Rose Lee
Gypsy
Novel
Bogart: The Untold Story
Self (archive footage) (uncredited)