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Gypsy Rose Lee (January 9, 1911 – April 26, 1970) was an American burlesque entertainer famous for her striptease act. She was also an actress, author, and playwright whose 1957 memoir was made into the stage musical and film Gypsy.

• Born: Rose Louise Hovick January 9, 1911 Seattle, Washington, U.S.
• Died: April 26, 1970 (aged 59) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
• Cause of death: Lung cancer
• Occupation: Actress, authoress, playwright, dancer, entertainer
• Years active: 1937–1969
• Spouse: Robert Mizzy (1937–1941) Alexander Kirkland (1942–1944) Julio De Diego (1948–1955)

Read more about Gypsy Rose Lee at Wikipedia or at the Internet Movie Database

PLAYBILL PICKS: A Dozen Actresses We'd Like to See Play Gypsy Rose Lee in the Barbra Streisand Gypsy
Playbill Combined , 2012-03-29 17:30:00
With the news that Academy Award-winning screenwriter Julian Fellowes will pen the screen remake of Gypsy, the iconic showbiz musical by Arthur Laurents, Jule Styne and Stephen Sondheim, for Barbra Streisand's Rose, the Playbill.com staff would like to suggest a few actresses we believe could play the role of Rose's ...

PLAYBILL PICKS: A Dozen Actresses We'd Like to See Play Gypsy Rose Lee in the Barbra Streisand Gypsy
Playbill Combined , 2012-03-29 17:30:00
With the news that Academy Award-winning screenwriter Julian Fellowes will pen the screen remake of Gypsy, the iconic showbiz musical by Arthur Laurents, Jule Styne and Stephen Sondheim, for Barbra Streisand's Rose, the Playbill.com staff would like to suggest a few actresses we believe could play the role of Rose's ...

Today in Theatre History: JUNE 24
Playbill Combined , 2011-06-24 04:00:00
1942 Gypsy Rose Lee and Bobby Clark are featured in Michael Todd's musical revue, Star and Garter, which opens a 609-performance run at the Music Box Theatre.