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Dinah ShoreAmerican singer, actress and television star
Date of Birth: 29.02.1916
Country:  USA |
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Biography of Dinah Shore
Dinah Shore, born Frances Rose Shore, was an American singer, actress, and television star. She achieved greatest popularity during the big band era of the 1940s and 1950s. Shore was the recipient of 9 Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe, and a Peabody Award. She rose to fame as a solo singer after unsuccessful auditions with Benny Goodman's band and the Dorsey brothers.
Early Life and Career
Dinah Shore was born on February 29, 1916, in Winchester, Tennessee, to Solomon and Anna Stein Shore, Jewish immigrants from Russia. At the age of 2, she was diagnosed with polio, but her parents' special care helped her overcome the disease, although she had a slight leg defect and a limp. In 1924, Shore moved with her family to McMinnville, Tennessee, where her father opened a department store. She developed a love for singing and performed for customers in her father's store. At the age of 14, she made her debut as a "heartbreak singer" at a Nashville nightclub.
When Shore was 16, her mother unexpectedly passed away from a heart attack. She enrolled at Vanderbilt University and graduated in 1938 with a degree in sociology. Wanting to pursue a singing career, Shore auditioned for New York orchestras and radio stations, often performing the popular song "Dinah." In 1940, she signed a contract with RCA Victor.
Rise to Stardom
In 1943, Shore gained fame with her own radio show called "Call to Music." That same year, she made her film debut in the comedy musical "Thank Your Lucky Stars" alongside Eddie Cantor. During World War II, Shore became a favorite of many soldiers and performed for them in Europe. It was during this time that she met and married actor George Montgomery in 1943. They settled in San Fernando, California, and had two children together.
From 1946, Shore worked with Columbia Records and had hits such as "Shoo Fly Pie And Apple Pan Dowdy," "Buttons and Bows," and "The Anniversary Song." She later signed with Capitol Records, recording six popular albums in the 1960s. Shore had a successful television career, hosting her own musical and variety shows in the 1950s and 1960s, and two talk shows in the 1970s. She was ranked 16th in TV Guide's list of the 50 greatest TV stars of all time.
Personal Life and Legacy
During her career in New York, Shore had relationships with drummer Gene Krupa and later, after moving to Hollywood, with James Stewart. Her marriage to George Montgomery ended in 1962, and she briefly married Maurice Smith before entering into relationships with Dick Martin, Eddie Fisher, Rod Taylor, and Burt Reynolds.
Dinah Shore passed away from ovarian cancer on February 24, 1994, in Beverly Hills, California, just five days before her 78th birthday. In honor of her contributions to the entertainment industry, an avenue in her hometown of Winchester and a street in Cathedral City, near Palm Springs, were named after her. Shore was also recognized for her talent in golf and was inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame in 1994.
Despite her successful singing and acting career, Dinah Shore will always be remembered as a beloved entertainer and a trailblazer for women in the entertainment industry.
