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Kay Thompson (born Catherine Louise Fink; November 9, 1909 – July 2, 1998) was an American author, singer, vocal arranger, vocal coach, composer, musician, dancer, actress, and choreographer. She became famous for creating the Eloise children's books and for her role in the movie Funny Face .
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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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.
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...
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 ...
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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.
Kay Thompson was a fbb/actor/m/wr/ml and author who wrote and composed for Eloise and Funny Face. See her full list of credits and where to watch her latest movies and tv shows.
