Gypsy Rose Lee
Biography
Gypsy Rose Lee was an American burlesque entertainer, actress, author, and playwright known for a witty and elegant striptease. Born in Seattle, she turned to burlesque after a singing and dancing act with her sister could not continue without her. An accidental wardrobe slip became a deliberate part of her routine, and she built a career on humor and the tease rather than bump and grind. She performed for four years at Minsky's Burlesque, where she adopted the stage name Gypsy Rose Lee. In 1937 and 1938 she made five Hollywood films billed as Louise Hovick, but critics disliked her acting, and she went back to New York, where she co-produced and appeared in the 1942 revue Star and Garter. She wrote the mystery The G-String Murders, adapted into the 1943 film Lady of Burlesque. Her memoir Gypsy: A Memoir inspired the 1959 musical Gypsy. She hosted The Gypsy Rose Lee Show from 1965 to 1968.
59years old at death
- Born Seattle
- Died Los Angeles
- Star sign: CapricornThe sign runs December 22 to January 19
- Rose Lee Hovick (birth name)Also credited as Rose Louise Hovick
Movie Career
- Films
- 3
- Career span
- 21 years1937 to 1958
Every film, newest first
- 1958Screaming MimiIMDb rating 5.8
- 1958Wind Across the EvergladesIMDb rating 6.5
- 1937Ali Baba Goes to TownIMDb rating 6.3
Genres
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Worked with
Gypsy Rose Lee made one film with each of them. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
John Carradine's page
Christopher Plummer's page
Charles Lane's page
Peter Falk's page
Douglass Dumbrille's page
Leoda Richards's page
All films by Nicholas Ray
Gerd OswaldDirector, 1 film, 1958
All films by Gerd Oswald
All films by David Butler
Awards
One award and honor.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Honored | ||
Online
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