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.

Known For

The Trouble with Angels

Mrs. Mabel Dowling Phipps

Six by Sondheim

Self (archive footage)

Bogart: The Untold Story

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Belle of the Yukon

Belle De Valle

Ali Baba Goes to Town

Sultana/Louise Hovick (billed as Louise Hovick)

Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

Self (archive footage)

Wind Across the Everglades

Mrs. Bradford

Stage Door Canteen

Gypsy Rose Lee