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Dixie Lee - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | November 04, 1911 |
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| Died | November 01, 1952 (age 40) |
| Birthplace | Harriman, Tennessee, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio - (see also Dixie Lee's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Pig |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | American actress and singer, best known for being Bing Crosby’s first wife and for her roles in early talkie films. |
Intro
Dixie Lee was an American actress, dancer, and singer who gained popularity in the late 1920s and 1930s. She is perhaps best remembered as the first wife of famed singer Bing Crosby.
Early Life & Background
Dixie Lee was born Wilma Wyatt on November 4, 1911, in Harriman, Tennessee. She showed an early interest in music and performing, which led her to win a singing contest at 16, propelling her into a career in entertainment.
Career Highlights
- Won a talent contest at age 16, which launched her career.
- Signed by Fox Film Corporation and appeared in a series of films in the late 1920s and 1930s, including 'Love in Bloom' (1935) and 'Roadhouse Nights' (1930).
- Became widely known after marrying Bing Crosby in 1930, and occasionally performed with him.
Trivia
- Her birth name was Wilma Wyatt.
- She was Bing Crosby's first wife, and they remained married until her death in 1952.
- She struggled with alcoholism, which affected her health and personal life.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Dixie Lee born?
Dixie Lee was born the 4 November 1911.
Where is Dixie Lee from?
Harriman, Tennessee, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About November 4th, 1911, in brief:
- Day of the week: November 4th, 1911 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Oceana Roll by Eddie Morton
- Popular movie: The Padre directed by Jonathan Sobol
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