Gypsy Rose Lee

Birthday: 1/8/1911
Deathday: 4/26/1970
Place of birth: Seattle, Washington, USA
Fame for: Acting
Also known as: Louise Hovick, Rose Louise, Rose Louise Hovick

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.