Peggy Lee

Peggy Lee (May 26, 1920 – January 21, 2002) was an American jazz and popular music singer, songwriter, composer, and actress in a career spanning six decades. From her beginning as a vocalist on local radio to singing with Benny Goodman's big band, she forged a sophisticated persona, evolving into a multi-faceted artist and performer. She wrote music for films, acted, and created conceptual record albums—encompassing poetry, jazz, chamber pop, an... More

Date of birth:

  • May 26, 1920

Date of death:

  • Jan 21, 2002 (age 81 years)

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Also known as:

  • Peggy Norma Egstrom Lee,
  • Peggie Lee,
  • Norma Delores Egstrom,
  • Lee, Peggy,
  • Norma Deloris Egstrom

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Spouse From To Type of union
  • Feb 22, 1964
  • 1965
  • Apr 25, 1956
  • 1958
  • Jan 4, 1953
  • Nov 3, 1953
  • Mar 8, 1943
  • May 16, 1951
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  • 1.67 m (5.48 ft )

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Awards

Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance Winners

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Year Award Nominated work
  • 1955

Academy Award for Actress in a Supporting Role Nominees

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