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Peggy Lee

Acting

Born May 26, 1920 · Jamestown, New York, USA

Died January 21, 2002

Also known as Norma Deloris Egstrom

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Biography

Norma Deloris Egstrom, known professionally as Peggy Lee, was an American jazz and popular music singer, songwriter, and actress whose career spanned seven decades. From her beginning as a vocalist on local radio to singing with Benny Goodman's big band, Lee created a sophisticated persona, writing music for films, acting, and recording conceptual record albums combining poetry and music.

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Awards & recognition

  • Songwriters Hall of Fame · 1999
  • Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award · 1995
  • Grammy Award — Best Female Pop Vocal Performance · 1970
  • star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
  • Academy Award — Best Supporting Actress · 1956 · nominated

Filmography13 titles

Jazz Ball

1956as Self (archive footage)

The Carol Burnett Show

1967as Self - Guest

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962as Self

Lady and the Tramp

1955as Darling / Si / Am / Peg (voice)

What's My Line?

1950as Self - Mystery Guest

The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.

1966as Packer Jo

The Colgate Comedy Hour

1950as Self

The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour

1969as Self

The Ed Sullivan Show

1948as Self

Full Throttle

1995Production Manager

Tom Thumb

1958Songs

Stage Door Canteen

1943as Benny Goodman Orchestra Singer (uncredited)

Pete Kelly's Blues

1955as Rose Hopkins