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Lisa Kirk (born Elsie Kirk; February 25, 1925 – November 11, 1990) was an American actress and singer noted for her comic talents and rich contralto (her voice was called a husky alto).
Lisa Kirk was born on 25 February 1925 in Charleroi, Pennsylvania, USA. She was an actress and writer, known for Studio One (1948), Front Row Center (1955) and Suspicion (1957). She was married to Robert Wells. She died on 11 November 1990 in New York City, New York, USA.
Nov 15, 1990 · Lisa Kirk, the brassy Broadway performer who sang ``The Gentleman Is a Dope'' in ``Allegro'' and ``Why Can't You Behave?'' in ``Kiss Me, Kate,'' has died of lung cancer at age 64. Kirk died Sunday at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, said her husband, Robert Wells.
Lisa Kirk was born on February 25, 1925 in Charleroi, Pennsylvania, USA. She was an actress and writer, known for Studio One (1948), Front Row Center (1955) and Suspicion (1957). She was married to Robert Wells. She died on November 11, 1990 in New York City, New York, USA.
Sep 25, 2023 · With her captivating voice and incredible stage presence, Kirk has become one of the most beloved figures in the world of music. In this article, we will explore some of Lisa Kirk’s most popular songs and delve into the reasons behind their immense success.
Lisa Kirk had been a law student at the University of Pittsburgh before she quit and joined the chorus line at Versailles, a celebrated nightclub in New York. In 1947, she made her Broadway debut as Emily in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical, Allegro.
The voice of Madame Rose in the film version of Gypsy, Lisa Kirk, as recorded in the Persian Room at the Plaza in NYC, and featuring Buddy Pepper at the pian...
Kirk performs "Travel Light" and "Sitting on Top of the World," her opening sequence from her Sings At the Plaza act. Take a look at the video above to get a...
Nov 13, 1990 · Lisa Kirk, a cabaret performer who won Broadway acclaim in the late 1940's singing "The Gentleman Is a Dope" in the musical "Allegro" and "Always True to You (In My Fashion)" in "Kiss Me,...
Celebrate Kiss Me, Kate Star Lisa Kirk With This Glimpse at Her Acclaimed Cabaret Act
