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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 the lead in Romance on the High Seas, her first film with close friend, Jack Carson.

• Born: Doris Mary Ann Kappelhoff April 3, 1924 (age 87) Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
• Occupation: Actress, singer, animal rights activist
• Years active: 1939–75, 1985–86, 2011-Present
• Spouse: Al Jorden (1941–43, divorced) George Weidler (1946–49, divorced) Martin Melcher (1951–68, his death) Barry Comden (1976–81, divorced)
• Children: Terry Melcher (deceased)

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

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Doris Day back in the spotlight
LA Times Entertainme, 2012-01-05 00:00:00
One of the most popular stars of the 1950s and '60s, Doris Day returns to the limelight with new album 'My Heart' and the Los Angeles Film Critics' Lifetime Achievement Award.One of the most popular stars of the 1950s and '60s, Doris Day returns to the limelight with new album ...

Weekly Chart Notes: Doris Day, Gloria Estefan, Selena Gomez
Billboard, 2011-12-23 21:05:00
Day ends a 47-year Billboard 200 hiatus, Estefan marks 25 years of AC chart hits and Gomez halts Justin Bieber's bragging rights.

Doris Day on Her New Album, Rock Hudson and the Car Accident That Changed Her Career (Q&A)
Hollywood Reporter, 2011-12-20 22:41:46
Tim Appelo The original girl next door and avid animal-rights activist reminisces on a 65-year career as a singer and actress.read more