Person file · Acting
Gypsy Rose Lee
Born 1911-01-08Seattle, Washington, USA
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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Six by SondheimSelf (archive footage)Striptease: The Greatest Exotic Dancers of All TimeHerself (archive footage)Bogart: The Untold StorySelf (archive footage) (uncredited)GypsySelf (archive footage)Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?Self (archive footage)The Over the Hill GangCassieAround the World of Mike ToddSelfThe Trouble with AngelsMrs. Mabel Dowling PhippsThe StripperMadame OlgaWind Across the EvergladesMrs. BradfordScreaming MimiJoann 'Gypsy' MastersBabes in BagdadZoharaBelle of the YukonBelle De ValleStage Door CanteenGypsy Rose LeeMy Lucky StarMarcelle La Verne (as Louise Hovick)Battle of BroadwayLinda LeeSally, Irene and MaryJoyce TaylorAli Baba Goes to TownSultana/Louise Hovick (billed as Louise Hovick)You Can't Have EverythingLulu Riley