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Gypsy Rose Lee (born Rose Louise Hovick, January 8, 1911 – April 26, 1970) was an American burlesque entertainer, stripper, actress, author, playwright and vedette famous for her striptease act. Her 1957 memoir was adapted into the 1959 stage musical Gypsy .
See rare and classic photos of Gypsy Rose Lee, the most famous and likable stripper in the world, who also wrote the memoir that inspired the musical Gypsy. Learn about her life, career, family and views on show business in this gallery by George Skadding.
Gypsy Rose Lee was a burlesque star, actress and writer who became famous for her tease-and-tantalize striptease act. She was the sister of June Havoc and the inspiration for the musical Gypsy, based on her memoirs.
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May 31, 2024 · Gypsy Rose Lee (born Jan. 9, 1914, Seattle, Wash., U.S.—died April 26, 1970, Los Angeles, Calif.) was an American striptease artist, a witty and sophisticated entertainer who was one of the first burlesque artists to imbue a striptease with grace and style.
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May 14, 2013 · Help "Gypsy Rose Lee at Minsky's Burlesque" to be a part of the 2013 Vancouver Fringe Festival. A randy romp through Burlesque's golden age as told through t...
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Gypsy Rose Lee. Actress: Belle of the Yukon. Born Rose Louise Hovick in Seattle, Washington, in 1911, but called Louise from early childhood, Gypsy Rose Lee was the daughter of a mild-mannered businessman and a restless, fiery young woman named Rose, who was determined to get out of Seattle and make a life for herself and her daughter in show ...
Jan 8, 2011 · Sin in the Second City author Karen Abbott has done just that in her latest book, American Rose: A Nation Laid Bare -- The Life And Times Of Gypsy Rose Lee. And as she tells NPR's Scott...
