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Acting
Kate Smith
Kate Smith is best known for The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In, What's My Line? and The Ed Sullivan Show. Kate Smith was born on May 1, 1907. Kate Smith died on June 17, 1986 at the age of 79.
- Born
- May 1, 1907
- Place of birth
- Greenville, Virginia, USA
- Died
- June 17, 1986 (79 years old)
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.
Known for
Filmography
- 2024Roast NightKerry Turner
- 1976Donny & MarieSelf
- 1975CherSelf
- 1975The Smothers Brothers Show
- 1974Tony Orlando and DawnSelf
- 1971The Pearl Bailey ShowSelf
- 1969The Jim Nabors Hour
- 1968The Beautiful Phyllis Diller ShowSelf
- 1968Rowan & Martin's Laugh-InSelf
- 1967The Smothers Brothers Comedy HourSelf - Cameo
- 1964The Hollywood PalaceSelf
- 1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf - Guest Hostess
- 1960The Kate Smith Show
- 1959StartimeSelf
- 1958The Garry Moore Show
- 1951The Kate Smith Evening Hour
- 1950What's My Line?Self - Mystery Guest
- 1948The Ed Sullivan ShowSelf
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has Kate Smith been in?
Kate Smith is best known for The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In, What's My Line? and The Ed Sullivan Show.
When was Kate Smith born?
Kate Smith was born on May 1, 1907. (Greenville, Virginia, USA)
How old is Kate Smith?
Kate Smith died on June 17, 1986 at the age of 79.
Updated: October 27, 2026 ·