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Gale Storm - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | April 05, 1922 |
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| Died | June 27, 2009 (age 87) |
| Birthplace | Bloomington, Texas, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries - (see also Gale Storm's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dog |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Starring in 'My Little Margie' and 'The Gale Storm Show: Oh! Susanna,' as well as a successful music career in the 1950s. |
Intro
Gale Storm was an American actress and singer best known for her starring roles in the 1950s television series 'My Little Margie' and 'The Gale Storm Show: Oh! Susanna.' She also enjoyed success as a recording artist with several hit songs during the same decade.
Early Life & Background
Gale Storm, born Josephine Owaissa Cottle, was raised in Texas. After her father died before she was born, her mother supported the family as a seamstress. Storm's talent became evident early, and she won a radio talent contest at age 17 that launched her entertainment career.
Career Highlights
- Starred as Margie Albright in the television series 'My Little Margie' (1952–1955)
- Headlined 'The Gale Storm Show: Oh! Susanna' (1956–1960)
- Recorded several hit songs in the 1950s, including 'I Hear You Knockin'' and 'Dark Moon'
- Appeared in numerous films during the 1940s and 1950s, including 'It Happened on Fifth Avenue' (1947)
Trivia
- Her stage name was chosen by combining 'Gale' (a studio executive's idea) and 'Storm' (chosen from a list by her mother).
- She wrote a memoir titled 'I Ain't Down Yet' discussing her life and career.
- Storm received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her contributions to television.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Gale Storm born?
Gale Storm was born the 5 April 1922.
Where is Gale Storm from?
Bloomington, Texas, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About April 5th, 1922, in brief:
- Day of the week: April 5th, 1922 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Give Me My Mammy by Al Jolson
- Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie
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