Kate Smith

Kate Smith

Actor

Greenville, Virginia, USA
May 1, 1907

Biography

Kate Smith was an American contralto. Known as The First Lady of Radio, she was famed for her rendition of "God Bless America" (which in her later years she sang live for the Stanley Cup champion Philadelphia Flyers.) Beloved as the "Songbird of the South" she recorded dozens of albums and chart topping songs.

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Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Hello, Everybody!
1933Nominee

Best Performance

Hello, Everybody!

This Is the Army
1943Nominee

Best Performance

This Is the Army

Night Shift
1942Winner

Best Performance

Night Shift

Career Highlights

Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
1975Highlight

Best Performance

Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

The Dean Martin Christmas Show
1968Highlight

Best Performance

The Dean Martin Christmas Show

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