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Gypsy Rose Lee in Los Angeles, c. 1937. Gypsy Rose Lee (born Rose Louise Hovick, January 8, 1911 – April 26, 1970) was an American burlesque entertainer, stripper, actress, author, playwright and vedette famous for her striptease act. Her 1957 memoir was adapted into the 1959 stage musical Gypsy.
See rare and classic photos of Gypsy Rose Lee, the most famous and likable stripper in the world, who also wrote the memoir that inspired the musical Gypsy. Learn about her life, career, family and views on show business in this gallery by George Skadding.
Jan 8, 2014 · Gypsy Rose Lee (born Rose Louise Hovick in Seattle in 1911) was—and remains—a force in American popular culture not because she acted in films (although she did act in films) or because she...
Gypsy Rose Lee was a burlesque star, actress and writer who became famous for her tease-and-tantalize striptease act. She was the sister of June Havoc and the inspiration for the musical Gypsy, based on her memoirs.
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Apr 22, 2024 · Gypsy Rose Lee (born Jan. 9, 1914, Seattle, Wash., U.S.—died April 26, 1970, Los Angeles, Calif.) was an American striptease artist, a witty and sophisticated entertainer who was one of the first burlesque artists to imbue a striptease with grace and style.
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Actress: Belle of the Yukon. Born Rose Louise Hovick in Seattle, Washington, in 1911, but called Louise from early childhood, Gypsy Rose Lee was the daughter of a mild-mannered businessman and a restless, fiery young woman named Rose, who was determined to get out of Seattle and make a life for herself and her daughter in show business.
Apr 8, 2004 · HistoryLink.org Essay 5686. Email. Share. Tweet. Seattle-born Rose Louise Hovick had her first brush with fame at age one, winning a healthy baby contest. As Gypsy Rose Lee, she became famous in burlesque as a classy and witty strip tease artist.
