Kay Starr
Biography
Kay Starr works in acting. Born July 21, 1922 in Dougherty, Oklahoma, USA. Died November 3, 2016. Archytele tracks 12 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
12 titles- Frankie Laine: An American Dreamer (2006) as Self
- The Jim Nabors Hour (1969)
- The Hollywood Palace (1964) as Self - Singer
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self
- Startime (1959) as Self
- Some of Manie's Friends (1959)
- The Pied Piper of Hamelin (1957) as John's Mother
- The Dinah Shore Chevy Show (1956) as Self
- The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950) as Self
- Make Believe Ballroom (1949) as Self
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Kay Starr best known for?
Kay Starr is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including xXx: State of the Union (2005), The Hollywood Palace (1964), The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962), The Merv Griffin Show (1962).
When and where was Kay Starr born?
Kay Starr was born on July 21, 1922 in Dougherty, Oklahoma, USA. They passed away on November 3, 2016.
How many credits does Kay Starr have?
Kay Starr has accumulated over 12 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2006.
What is Kay Starr's background in cinema and television?
Catherine Laverne Starks (July 21, 1922 – November 3, 2016), known professionally as Kay Starr, was an American singer primarily from the 1940s through the 1950s. She performed multiple genres, such as pop, swing, and country, but her roots were in jazz. Her 1952 song "Wheel of Fortune" was a smash hit, and later induc...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self — aged about 39
- The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950) as Self — aged about 27
- Startime (1959) as Self — aged about 36
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self — aged about 25
- The Merv Griffin Show (1962) as Self — aged about 39
- The Dinah Shore Chevy Show (1956) as Self — aged about 33
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