Doris Day Birthday, Real Name, Age, Weight, Height, Family, Facts, Death Cause, Dress Size, Contact Details, Spouse(Husband), Bio & More
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PERSONAL INFORMATION
REAL NAME
Doris Mary Ann Kappelhoff
BIRTHDAY
BORN ON DAY
Monday
BIRTHPLACE
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
DIED AT AGE
97 Years 1 Months 10 Days
DEATHDATE
May 13, 2019
DEATHPLACE
Carmel Valley, California, United States of America
CAUSE OF DEATH
Pneumonia
NATIONALITY
PROFESSION
ZODIAC
ARIES
ALSO NOTED FOR
Singer, Animal Rights Activist
FEATURES
Blonde hair and blue eyes
Physical Stats
WAIST
26 ''
Hip
37 ''
DRESS SIZE
10 ''
HEIGHT
5'5''(feet & inches)
1.651 meters
165.1 cm
WEIGHT
61 kg
134.2 lbs
Doris Day Family Members
Parents
MOTHER
Alma Sophia Kappelhoff
BROTHER(S) NAME
Paul Kappelhoff
Doris Day Marriage, Affairs and Children
SPOUSE
Al Jorden (1941-1943)
Child(ren) of Doris Day and Al Jorden
Terry (8 February, 1942) (Son)
SPOUSE
George Weidler (1946-1949)
SPOUSE
Martin Melcher (1951-1968)
SPOUSE
Barry Comden (1976-1981)
Fame & Address
SIGNATURE
DEBUT
Romance on the High Seas (Film 1948)
FAMOUS FROM/AS
Romance on the High Seas (Film 1948), Calamity Jane (Film 1953)
Official Website
www.dorisday.com
Education, Net Worth & More
RELIGION
Christian Scientist
NET WORTH
$200 Million
DORIS DAY PICTURE
More Information
Career of Doris Day
Her first job was as a vocalist, on the WLW radio program Carlin's Carnival. She joined the band of Les Brown and her first hit recording was "Sentimental Journey". She also started acting and her film "I'll See You in My Dreams" was a commercially successful film. She won million hearts with her "The Doris Day Show". She played a starring role in the film "The Man Who Knew Too Much".
Some Lesser Known Facts About Doris Day
- Did Doris Day takes alcohol? Yes.
- Was Doris Day in the habit of Smoking? Yes. Until 1951, she smoked around 2 packs of cigarettes a day.
- Initially, she was not ready to sing "Que Sera, Sera" and said it is a children's song, but due to studio's pressure, she sang it in one take. The song was liked by people in such a way that it became the theme song to her television series.
- The famous scene in which Rock Hudson carries Doris Day in her pajamas down the street was not just as easy as it seemed to be. After multiple takes, it was decided to distribute the load with a hidden harness which was hung from Hudson's shoulder.
- Denver Pyle who portrayed her father was only two years older than the actress.
- Her husband contracted with CBS to launch her on "The Doris Day Show" without her knowledge. She was shocked after the death of her husband and also found herself in debt. She unwillingly worked in the show which ran successfully for five seasons.
- She is an aerophobic. Although she has portrayed a flight attendant in "Jullie" but she is afraid of flying. She even missed some of the award ceremonies due to her fear.
- She refused for a role of Mrs. Robinson in 'The Graduate.' The role, later on, was performed by Anne Bancroft.
- When she saw while filming "The Man Who Knew Too Much" that animals like camels, goats and other are ill-treated in a the market scene she decides to become an animal activist.
- Her son Terry Melcher once auditioned and rejected Charles Manson, further Manson murdered Sharon Tate and her friends who were on a rented house of Terry. There was a rumor that Charles killed Tate to send a message to Melcher.
- She has received two Stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. One for Motion Pictures at 6735 Hollywood Blvd. and the other for Recording at 6278 Hollywood Blvd.
- She wanted to become a dancer when she was a child and was in the same dance class as Vera-Ellen. But after a car accident in which her legs were damaged, she left her dream. She spent most of her teenage years on a wheelchair.
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Darlene
I grew up watching Doris day. Would curl up with my mom and watch her movies. A memory that's priceless to me. Love my mom for those special times. God bless her family and friends who well miss her presence here. One day you'll see her again.