Ross, Shirley (1909–1975)
Ross, Shirley (1909–1975)
American singer, dancer and actress. Born Bernice Gaunt, Jan 7, 1909, in Omaha, NE; died Mar 9, 1975, in Menlo Park, CA; children: 1 daughter, 2 sons.
Began career as singer with Phil Harris band, then Gus Arnheim orchestra; in films, often starred opposite Bob Hope to whom he first sang "Thanks for the Memories"; sang and danced in such films as Big Broadcast of 1937, What Price Jazz, 100% Pure, Blossoms on Broadway, Waikiki Wedding, Thanks for the Memory, A Song for Miss Julie and Some Like It Hot (1939); also appeared in Cafe Society, Devil's Squadron and San Francisco; introduced Rogers and Hart ballad, "It Never Entered My Mind" on Broadway in Higher and Higher.
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