Betty Hutton - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | February 26, 1921 |
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| Died | March 11, 2007 (age 86) |
| Birthplace | Battle Creek, Michigan, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces - (see also Betty Hutton's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rooster |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Star of classic Hollywood musical comedies, especially 'Annie Get Your Gun' (1950) |
Intro
Betty Hutton was an American stage, film, and television actress and singer, known for her energetic performances in musical comedies in the 1940s and 1950s. She starred in several hit movies, most notably 'Annie Get Your Gun' (1950).
Early Life & Background
Betty Hutton was born Elizabeth June Thornburg in Battle Creek, Michigan. Her father abandoned the family shortly after her birth, and she was raised by her mother, who struggled to make ends meet. Hutton began singing in her mother's speakeasy at a young age and later moved with her family to Detroit, where she pursued a career in entertainment.
Career Highlights
- Rising to fame with Broadway show 'Two for the Show' (1940)
- Major film debut in 'The Fleet's In' (1942)
- Starred in 'Annie Get Your Gun' (1950)
- Notable films include 'The Miracle of Morgan's Creek' (1944), 'Incendiary Blonde' (1945), and 'The Greatest Show on Earth' (1952)
- Hosted her own NBC television series 'The Betty Hutton Show' (1959–1960)
Trivia
- Her dynamic performance style earned her the nickname 'Blonde Bombshell'.
- In 1946, she was one of the highest-paid women in the United States.
- Hutton endured personal struggles and career setbacks, including battles with addiction and poverty, but made a brief comeback in later years.
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Betty Hutton was born the 26 February 1921.
Battle Creek, Michigan, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About February 26th, 1921, in brief:
- Day of the week: February 26th, 1921 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Fare Thee Honey Blues by Mamie Smith & Her Jazz Hounds
- Popular movie: Tol'able David directed by Henry King
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