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Peggy Lee

singer

Born: Died: American

Norma Deloris Egstrom (May 26, 1920 – January 21, 2002), known professionally as Peggy Lee, was an American jazz and popular music singer, songwriter, and actress whose career spanned seven decades. From her beginning as a vocalist on local radio to singing with Benny Goodman's big band, Lee created a sophisticated persona, writing music for films, acting, and recording conceptual record albums combining poetry and music. Called the "Queen of American pop music", Lee recorded more than 1,100 masters and co-wrote more than 270 songs. She is best known for her role in the Walt Disney classic Lady and the Tramp, where she voiced Darling, Peg, and the Siamese cats, among others. She received an Academy Award nomination for her role in the 1955 film Pete Kelly's Blues.

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American singer

Peggy Lee's Historical Timeline

  1. Peggy Lee is born

    Peggy Lee, American singer, known for american singer, was born on 1920-05-26. Norma Deloris Egstrom (May 26, 1920 – January 21, 2002), known professionally as Peggy Lee, was an American jazz and…

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When was Peggy Lee born?
Peggy Lee was born on 1920-05-26 (American).
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American singer
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When did Peggy Lee die?
Peggy Lee died on 2002-01-01.

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