Peggy Lee - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | May 26, 1920 |
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| Died | January 21, 2002 (age 81) |
| Birthplace | Jamestown, North Dakota, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini - (see also Peggy Lee's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Sultry vocal performances and iconic hits like 'Fever', as well as co-writing songs for Disney's 'Lady and the Tramp'. |
Intro
Peggy Lee was an American jazz and popular music singer, songwriter, composer, and actress known for her sultry voice and musical versatility. She became one of the most influential vocalists of the 20th century, with a career spanning six decades.
Early Life & Background
Born Norma Deloris Egstrom in Jamestown, North Dakota, Peggy Lee grew up in a musical family. Her early years were marked by personal hardships, including the death of her mother and a difficult relationship with her stepmother. She began singing professionally on local radio as a teenager before moving to Hollywood to pursue her career.
Career Highlights
- Joined Benny Goodman's big band as a featured female vocalist in the early 1940s.
- Recorded hit songs such as 'Fever', 'Why Don't You Do Right?', and 'Is That All There Is?'.
- Received 13 Grammy nominations and a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
- Co-wrote and performed songs for Disney's animated film 'Lady and the Tramp' (1955), also voicing several characters.
- Had a prolific solo career, releasing dozens of albums across jazz, pop, and swing.
Trivia
- She was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in 'Pete Kelly's Blues' (1955).
- Peggy Lee was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1999.
- She sued Disney in the 1990s for royalties from home video sales of 'Lady and the Tramp', winning a landmark settlement.
FAQs
People also ask
Peggy Lee was born the 26 May 1920.
Jamestown, North Dakota, United States.
On Her Birth-Day
About May 26th, 1920, in brief:
- Day of the week: May 26th, 1920 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: I'll See You In C-U-B-A by Billy Murray
- Popular movie: Way Down East directed by D.W. Griffith
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