 Photo of singer-actress Gertrude Niesen. Image by CBS Radio (Columbia Broadcasting System), via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed Public domain |
Gertrude NiesenGertrude Niesen Gertrude Niesen American actress (1911–1975) Gertrude Niesen (July 8, 1911 – March 27, 1975)[citation needed] was an American torch singer, actress, comedian, and songwriter who achieved popular success in musicals and films in the 1930s and 1940s. Quick facts Born, Died ... Gertrude Niesen Niesen on Duffy's Tavern (1940) Born (1911-07-08)July 8, 1911 New York City, U.S. Died March 27, 1975(1975-03-27) (aged 63) Hollywood, California, U.S. Other names Gertrude Nissen Occupations Singer songwriter actress Years active 1934–1975 Spouse Al Greenfield (m. 1943) Close Early years Niesen was born aboard ship as her Swedish father and Russian mother returned from a vacation in Europe. As a child, she hoped for a career on stage and began performing… (Source: Wikipedia)
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