Kay Starr
Acting•Born July 21, 1922•Died November 3, 2016 (age 94)•Dougherty, Oklahoma, USA
Biography
Catherine Laverne Starks (July 21, 1922 – November 3, 2016), known professionally as Kay Starr, was an American singer primarily from the 1940s through the 1950s. She performed multiple genres, such as pop, swing, and country, but her roots were in jazz. Her 1952 song "Wheel of Fortune" was a smash hit, and later inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1998.
Known For
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962•TV Series•
7.5
The Merv Griffin Show
1962•TV Series•
6.6
The Ed Sullivan Show
1948•TV Series•
6.8
The Colgate Comedy Hour
1950•TV Series•
6.9
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
1956•TV Series•
6.4
Startime
1959•TV Series•
6.8
The Hollywood Palace
1964•TV Series•
5.0
The Pied Piper of Hamelin
1957•Movie•
5.6
Filmography
Personal Info
DepartmentActing
BirthdayJuly 21, 1922
Day of DeathNovember 3, 2016
Place of BirthDougherty, Oklahoma, USA
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