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Doris Day (born Doris Mary Ann Kappelhoff, April 3, 1924) is an American actress, singer, and animal rights activist. With an entertainment career that spanned through almost 50 years, Day started her career as a big band singer in 1939, but only began to be noticed after her first hit recording, “Sentimental Journey”, in 1945. After leaving the Les Brown & His Band of Renown to try a solo career, she started her long-lasting partnership with Columbia Records, which would remain her only recording label. The contract lasted from 1947 to 1967, and included more than 650 recordings, making Day one of the most popular and acclaimed singers of the 20th century. In 1948, after being persuaded by Sammy Cahn, Jule Styne and her agent at the time, Al Levy, she auditioned for Michael Curtiz, which led to her being cast in the female lead role in Romance on the High Seas.

• Born: Doris Mary Ann Kappelhoff April 3, 1924 (age 88) Cincinnati, Ohio
• Occupation: Actress, singer, animal rights activist
• Years active: 1939–1975 1985–1986 2011–present
• Spouse: Al Jorden (1941–1943; divorced) George Weidler (1946–1949; divorced) Martin Melcher (1951–1968; his death) Barry Comden (1976–1981; divorced)
• Children: Terry Melcher (deceased)

Read more about Doris Day at Wikipedia or at the Internet Movie Database

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New DVDs: ‘Pillow Talk,’ ‘Girl on a Motorcycle’
NY Times Movies, 2012-05-11 17:00:00
Doris Day and Rock Hudson, playing a pair of Manhattan professionals, establish a connection in “Pillow Talk,” from 1959.

Critic's Corner for Tuesday: Doris Day, 'Justified'
USA Today TV, 2012-04-03 00:25:49
Find out what's worth watching ('Lover Come Back,' 'Justified'), and what may not be ('Fashion Star'), in prime time.

Playlist: Doris Day, Rufus Wainwright, Kimbra
USA Today Music, 2012-04-02 22:59:57
When she sings 'My Romance,' fans of Miss Day, who turns 88 today, can relate. Rufus and Kimbra serve up multi-textured singles, too.