Peggy Lee
Acting
Born May 26, 1920 · Jamestown, New York, USA
Biography
Norma Deloris Egstrom (May 26, 1920 – January 21, 2002), known professionally as Peggy Lee, was an American jazz and popular music singer, songwriter, composer and actress, in a career spanning six decades. From her beginning as a vocalist on local radio to singing with Benny Goodman's big band, she forged a sophisticated persona, evolving into a multi-faceted artist and performer. She wrote music for films, acted, and created conceptual record albums—encompassing poetry, jazz, chamber pop, and art songs. In 1952 Lee starred in The Jazz Singer, a Technicolor remake of the early Al Jolson part…
Known For · 40 titles
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Merv Griffin Show
The Bob Hope Show
What's My Line?
Wogan
The Carol Burnett Show
The Steve Allen Show
The Colgate Comedy Hour
The Ed Sullivan Show
Dinah!
The Oscars
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show
The Danny Kaye Show
The George Gobel Show
Lady and the Tramp
The Hollywood Palace
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.
DuPont Show of the Month
The Johnny Cash Show
The Julie Andrews Hour
Cavalcade of Stars
The Judy Garland Show
General Electric Theater
The Pearl Bailey Show
The Big Party
The Bobby Darin Show
The Bob Crosby Show
Night of 100 Stars III
Cavalcade of Bands
Stage Door Canteen
Disney's Halloween Treat
Judy Garland Duets
Mr. Music
Pete Kelly's Blues
The Jazz Singer
Julie's Christmas Special
Jasper in a Jam
Dean Martin: That's Amore
The Powers Girl