Title

American singer Kate Smith (1907-1986)

Author

National Photo Company Collection (Library of Congress)

Source

http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kate_Smith.jpg

License

Public domain

Kate Smith

American singer

Birthday: May 1, 1907

Birthplace: Greenville, Virginia, U.S.

Death Date: June 17, 1986

Age at death: 79 years old

Sign: Taurus

Kate Smith Rank

Kate Smith photo gallery

Title

Photo of Kate Smith and what was to become the radio program The Aldrich Family from Smith's radio show, The Kate Smith Hour. Ezra Stone, the young male lead, had a role in the Broadway play What A Life, when he was tapped for the role as Henry Aldrich. Standing at back, from left: Blaine Fillmore and Lea Penman as Henry's parents, Mr. and Mrs Aldrich. From left: Ezra Stone as Henry Aldrich, Kate Smith, Betty Field as Henry's girlfriend.

Author

Columbia Broadcasting System-CBS

Source

http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kate_Smith_Aldrich_Family_Kate_Smith_Hour_1938.JPG

License

Public domain

Title

Photo of Kate Smith and Ted Collins from the television program The Kate Smith Show.

Author

NBC Television

Source

http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Kate_Smith_Show_1953.JPG

License

Public domain

Famous quotes by Kate Smith

As soon as I began to earn what might be called fairly large sums, I bought a car and began to explore the country around New York.Kate Smith

I shall always respect the composer. If I embellish, it is his idea I am embellishing.Kate Smith

I sometimes get that wonderful sympathy between me and the audience, telling me I've reached their hearts. And when I do, the thrill is mine.Kate Smith

In 29 years, I had recorded over 2,200 songs. I was amazed.Kate Smith

It became obvious in 1957 that I was endangering my health by carrying so much weight.Kate Smith

Many people submit to excessive appetites without realizing that they do not need to eat so much food.Kate Smith

Middle-aged women have greater stability, they are more loyal, and their capacity for steady work is greater than that of younger women.Kate Smith

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F.A.Q. about Kate Smith

When is her birthday?

Kate Smith's birthday is on May 1, 1907.

In how many days is her birthday?

Kate's birthday is in 219 days

How old was Kate when she died?

She was 79 years old.

When did she die?

She died in June 17, 1986.

How old would she be today?

Kate Smith would be 114 years old if she was alive today.

Where was Kate from?

She was born in Greenville, Virginia, U.S..

Kate Smith's Popularity

Kate Smith was a famous American singer, who was born on May 1, 1907. As a person born on this date, Kate Smith is listed in our database as the 74th most popular celebrity for the day (May 1) and the 30th most popular for the year (1907).

People born on May 1 fall under the Zodiac sign of Taurus, the Bull. Kate Smith is the 2056th most popular Taurus.

Aside from information specific to Kate Smith's birthday, Kate Smith is the 13536th most famous American.

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