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Helen O'Connell - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | May 23, 1920 |
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| Died | September 09, 1993 (age 73) |
| Birthplace | Lima, Ohio, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini - (see also Helen O'Connell's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Lead vocalist for the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra and co-host of NBC's 'Today Show' |
Intro
Helen O'Connell was a prominent American singer, actress, and television host best known for her work as a big band vocalist in the late 1930s and 1940s. She gained fame as the lead female singer for the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra and later enjoyed a successful solo and television career.
Early Life & Background
Helen O'Connell was born in Lima, Ohio. She began taking singing and dancing lessons at an early age and started her professional music career as a teenager after winning a singing contest hosted by a local radio station.
Career Highlights
- Joined the Jimmy Dorsey Orchestra in 1939
- Recorded iconic songs such as 'Green Eyes', 'Tangerine', and 'Amapola'
- Named 'Top Girl Singer' in a 1940s DownBeat poll
- Launched a solo career and had guest performances on radio and TV
- Co-hosted NBC's 'Today Show' for several years in the 1960s
Trivia
- Inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame in 1992
- Retired briefly from show business in the late 1940s before a successful comeback
- Known as one of the most glamorous female band singers of the era
FAQs
People also ask
When was Helen O'Connell born?
Helen O'Connell was born the 23 May 1920.
Where is Helen O'Connell from?
Lima, Ohio, United States.
On Her Birth-Day
About May 23rd, 1920, in brief:
- Historical events: On May 23, 1920, Pope Benedict XV issued the encyclical "Pacem, Dei Munus Pulcherrimum," calling for international reconciliation and lasting peace following World War I.
- Day of the week: May 23rd, 1920 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Your Eyes Have Told Me So by John McCormack
- Popular movie: Way Down East directed by D.W. Griffith
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