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
Ali Baba Goes to Town
Gypsy
Lady of Burlesque
Wind Across the Everglades
The Trouble with Angels
Six by Sondheim
The Over the Hill Gang
Gypsy
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Sally, Irene and Mary
Top Movie Credits
Ali Baba Goes to Town
Sultana/Louise Hovick (billed as Louise Hovick)
Gypsy
Novel
Lady of Burlesque
Novel
Wind Across the Everglades
Mrs. Bradford
The Trouble with Angels
Mrs. Mabel Dowling Phipps
Six by Sondheim
Self (archive footage)
The Over the Hill Gang
Cassie
Gypsy
Novel
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Self (archive footage)
Sally, Irene and Mary
Joyce Taylor