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
Stage Door Canteen
Lady of Burlesque
The Over the Hill Gang
Gypsy
My Lucky Star
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Bogart: The Untold Story

Top Movie Credits

Gypsy Novel
The Trouble with Angels Mrs. Mabel Dowling Phipps
Six by Sondheim Self (archive footage)
Stage Door Canteen Gypsy Rose Lee
Gypsy Novel
My Lucky Star Marcelle La Verne (as Louise Hovick)
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? Self (archive footage)
Bogart: The Untold Story Self (archive footage) (uncredited)