Doris Day

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Biography

Doris Day (born Doris Mary Ann Kappelhoff; April 3, 1922 - May 13, 2019) was an American actress and singer, and an outspoken animal rights activist since her retirement from show business. Her entertainment career began in the 1940s as a big band singer. In 1945 she had her first hit recording, "Sentimental Journey". In 1948, she appeared in her first film, Romance on the High Seas. During her entertainment career, she appeared in 39 films, recorded more than 650 songs, received an Academy Award nomination, won a Golden Globe and a Grammy Award, and, in 1989, received the Cecil B. DeMille Award for lifetime achievement in motion pictures. As of 2009, she was the top-ranking female box office star of all time and ranked sixth among the top ten box office performers (male and female).

Career Overview

Doris Day has 73 screen credits in a career dating back to 1941. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently That's Entertainment Collection with 2 titles. Signature works include The Man Who Knew Too Much, Move Over, Darling, Midnight Lace. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
73
Birth Date
1922-04-03 00:00:00
Birth Place
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q104372), public domain (CC0).