Marilyn Maye

Jazz Singer

Birthday April 10, 1928

Birth Sign Aries

Birthplace Wichita, KS

Age 98 years old

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About

Jazz and cabaret singer and musical theater actress who became famous in the 1960s. She was signed to RCA Victor. In 1966, she received a Grammy Nomination.

Before fame

At the age of 14, she sang for Hugh Martin and Ralph Blane, which landed her a fifteen-minute radio show in Des Moines.

Trivia

She appeared on The Tonight Show 76 times throughout her career.

Family life

As a child, her mother accompanied her on the piano. Her father was a pharmacist and owned a drug store.

Associated with

She was a regular guest on Johnny Carson's show.