Gypsy Rose Lee

Biography

Gypsy Rose Lee (born Rose Louise Hovick, January 8, 1911 – April 26, 1970) was an American burlesque entertainer, stripper and vedette famous for her striptease act. Also an actress, author, and playwright, her 1957 memoir was adapted into the 1959 stage musical Gypsy which inspired the 1962 musical comedy-drama film Gypsy. From Wikipedia.

Known For

The Trouble with Angels

as Mrs. Mabel Dowling Phipps

Gypsy

as Self (archive footage)

Six by Sondheim

as Self (archive footage)

Wind Across the Everglades

as Mrs. Bradford

What's My Line?

as Self

What's My Line?

as Self - Panelist

Screaming Mimi

as Joann 'Gypsy' Masters

Ali Baba Goes to Town

as Sultana/Louise Hovick (billed as Louise Hovick)

Stage Door Canteen

as Gypsy Rose Lee

The Name of the Game

as Rosetta Stewart