Gypsy Rose Lee

Gypsy Rose Lee

Gypsy Rose Lee (born Rose Louise Hovick, January 8, 1911 – April 26, 1970) was an American burlesque entertainer, stripper and vedette famous for her striptease act. Also an actress, author, and playwright, her 1957 memoir was adapted into the 1959 stage musical Gypsy which inspired the 1962 musical comedy-drama film Gypsy. From Wikipedia.

Known For

Gypsy

Novel

The Trouble with Angels

as Mrs. Mabel Dowling Phipps

Cast Credits

Gypsy

as Self (archive footage)

The Trouble with Angels

as Mrs. Mabel Dowling Phipps

The Stripper

as Madame Olga

Screaming Mimi

as Joann 'Gypsy' Masters

Belle of the Yukon

as Belle De Valle

Stage Door Canteen

as Gypsy Rose Lee

My Lucky Star

as Marcelle La Verne (as Louise Hovick)

Battle of Broadway

as Linda Lee

Sally, Irene and Mary

as Joyce Taylor

Ali Baba Goes to Town

as Sultana/Louise Hovick (billed as Louise Hovick)

Crew Credits