10 Facts about Doris Day

Wednesday, October 26th 2016. | Celebrity


Facts about Doris Day tell you about the former singer and actress. Today she is known more due to her involvement as an animal welfare activist. She was born on 3 April 1922 or 1924 as Doris Mary Ann Kappelhoff. In 1939, Doris Day served as a singer in a big band. In 1945, “Sentimental Journey” was released. It was considered as the first hit of Doris Day, which made her earn a great deal of prominence. Check other interesting facts about Day below:

Facts about Doris Day 1: a solo career

Day decided to have a solo career after she left Les Brown & His Band of Renown. Then she was signed by Columbia Records for a long lasting partnership. It was the only recording label of Day during her career as a singer.

Facts about Doris Day 2: contract with Columbia Records

Day was signed by Columbia Records in 1947 until 1967. During her career with the label, she had at least 650 recordings.

doris day trailer

doris day trailer

Facts about Doris Day 3: a legend

Day is considered as a living legend until today. She is one of the most celebrated singers in 20th century. Find out facts about Derek Hough here.

Facts about Doris Day 4: the awards

Various awards have been earned by Day during her career. The most notable ones include a Legend Award from the Society of Singers and Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

doris day pic

doris day pic

Facts about Doris Day 5: My Heart

My Heart is the title of her 29th studio album. It was released in 2011. In United Kingdom Top 40, it was debuted at number nine.

Facts about Doris Day 6: as an actress

Day was also an actress. Her agent Al Levy and the songwriters, Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne persuaded her to become an actress by following an audition in 1948 for Romance on the High Seas.

doris day image

doris day image

Facts about Doris Day 7: the notable movies

Day spanned her acting career for at least 20 years in the industry. She was known for the her role in various movies like The Thrill of It All and Move Over, Darling (1963) and Teacher’s Pet (1958).

Facts about Doris Day 8: Pillow Talk

Her prominent role was in Pillow Talk where she was nominated for an Academy award.

doris day facts

doris day facts

Facts about Doris Day 9: the last film

The last film of Day was released in 1968. The Cecil B. DeMille Award was given to Day in 1989 due to her contribution in the motion pictures. Look at facts about Dhanush here.

Facts about Doris Day 10: an animal welfare activity

Today, Day is known as activist for animal welfare. In 1971, she began to participate as an activist.

 

facts about doris day

facts about doris day

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