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Gypsy Rose Lee

Acting

Born January 8, 1911 · Seattle, Washington, USA

Died April 26, 1970

Also known as Louise Hovick · Rose Louise · Rose Louise Hovick

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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.

Awards & recognition

  • star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Filmography11 titles

Gypsy

2015Novel

Six by Sondheim

2013as Self (archive footage)

What's My Line?

1950as Self

The Trouble with Angels

1966as Mrs. Mabel Dowling Phipps

Gypsy

1962Novel

Gypsy

1994as Self (archive footage)

Stage Door Canteen

1943as Gypsy Rose Lee

The Over the Hill Gang

1969as Cassie

Belle of the Yukon

1944as Belle De Valle

Lady of Burlesque

1943Novel

Doll Face

1945Theatre Play