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Kay Thompson was a versatile and influential figure in the entertainment industry, known for creating the Eloise books, working with Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli, and directing a nightclub act. She also appeared in Funny Face and wrote songs for several MGM musicals.
Kay Thompson was a versatile and charismatic performer who worked as a pianist, singer, composer, coach, dancer, and author. She was known for her roles in MGM musicals, her club act, her "Eloise" books, and her friendship with Judy Garland and Liza Minnelli.
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- St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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- New York City, New York, USA
Dec 4, 2010 · Kay Thompson is a difficult woman to describe. She was, most famously, the creator of the Eloise book series. But she was also the woman who gave voice to MGM's musicals; a legendary vocal...
Jan 17, 2014 · Learn how Kay Thompson, a former radio star and MGM vocal coach, discovered and mentored Andy Williams, the youngest member of the Williams Brothers quartet. See how they became a nightclub act, a couple, and lifelong friends in the music industry.
Learn about the life and achievements of Kay Thompson, a showbiz legend and the creator of Eloise, from the book by Sam Irvin. Read star-studded blurbs, reviews, and exclusive web extras on this website.
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Jul 2, 1999 · Kay Thompson (born Nov. 9, 1902?, St. Louis, Mo., U.S.—died July 2, 1998, New York, N.Y.) was an American entertainer and writer who was best known as the author of the highly popular Eloise books, featuring a comically endearing enfant terrible who bedeviled New York City’s Plaza Hotel.
Nov 15, 2010 · A new biography, “Kay Thompson: From Funny Face to Eloise” by Sam Irvin, provides a revealing look at this complex and contradictory woman, born Catherine “Kitty” Fink in St. Louis in 1909 ...
