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Doris DayAmerican film actress and singing star of the 50s and early 60s
Date of Birth: 03.04.1924
Country:  USA |
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Biography of Doris Day
Doris Day, born Doris von Kappelhoff, was an American film actress and singing star of the 1950s and early 1960s. She was a beloved blonde and was ranked third in popularity among American women in the 1950s.
Early Career
Doris Day made her debut on the American stage as a young starlet in the 1940s. By the 1950s, she had become a widely recognized star in both film and the music industry. She frequently sang and acted in films, including collaborations with Frank Sinatra. Willis Conover, a jazz personality, often featured songs performed by Doris Day in his jazz programs.
Film Career
Doris Day appeared in musicals and playful comedies, often starring alongside Rock Hudson. Some of her notable films include "Tea for Two" (1950), "Calamity Jane" (1953), "Love Me or Leave Me" (1955), and Alfred Hitchcock's "The Man Who Knew Too Much" (1956). In the 1960s, she continued to captivate audiences with her performances in playful comedies such as "Pillow Talk" (1959) and "Lover Come Back" (1962). In these films, Day portrayed self-assured yet modest women who managed to make some of the biggest male stars surrender to their charms.
