Gypsy Rose Lee

Actors · Authors · dancer · stripper

🇺🇸 United States

American burlesque performer, actress and author (1911–1970)

About Gypsy Rose Lee

Gypsy Rose Lee (born Rose Louise Hovick, January 8, 1911 – April 26, 1970) was an American burlesque entertainer, stripper, actress, author, playwright and vedette, famous for her striptease act. Her 1957 memoir, Gypsy: A Memoir, was adapted into the 1959 stage musical Gypsy.

Quick facts

Known for: The Mike Douglas Show, What's My Line?, Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Born: 1911-01-09
Died: 1970-04-26
Artist type: Person
Gender: Female
Origin: Seattle
Associated area: United States
Active period: 1911-01-08 – 1970-04-26
ISNI: 0000000120291421