Rudy Vallee - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | July 28, 1901 |
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| Died | July 03, 1986 (age 84) |
| Birthplace | Island Pond, Essex County, Vermont, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo - (see also Rudy Vallee's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Ox |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Popularizing the crooning style of singing; hit recordings like 'As Time Goes By'; pioneering radio and film work. |
Intro
Rudy Vallée was an American singer, actor, bandleader, and radio host who became one of the first modern pop stars in the United States during the 1920s and 1930s. Recognized for his crooning vocal style and charismatic stage presence, Vallée was a major figure in the pre-war popular music scene and helped define the concept of the teen idol.
Early Life & Background
Rudy Vallée was born Hubert Prior Vallée in Island Pond, Vermont. He grew up in Westbrook, Maine, and showed early talent for music, playing the saxophone and clarinet in school bands and orchestras. He attended the University of Maine and Yale University, where he continued his musical activities.
Career Highlights
- Became nationally famous as a crooner and bandleader in the late 1920s with his Connecticut Yankees band.
- Hosted the influential "The Fleischmann's Yeast Hour" radio program, one of the most popular radio shows of the era.
- Appeared in films such as 'The Vagabond Lover' (1929), 'How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying' (1967), and others.
- Known for hit songs like 'As Time Goes By', 'The Stein Song', and 'Life is Just a Bowl of Cherries.'
- Received a special Academy Award in 1935 for his contributions to the entertainment industry.
Trivia
- Rudy Vallée was one of the first singers to use a megaphone to amplify his voice during performances.
- He is credited with helping to popularize the radio variety show format in the United States.
- Vallée influenced later stars such as Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby.
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Rudy Vallee was born the 28 July 1901.
Island Pond, Essex County, Vermont, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About July 28th, 1901, in brief:
- Day of the week: July 28th, 1901 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: Forward directed by Henry Bedwell
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