Doris Day
Doris Day (born Doris Mary Ann Kappelhoff; April 3, 1922 - May 13, 2019) was an American actress and singer, and an outspoken animal rights activist since her retirement from show business. Her entertainment career began in the 1940s as a big band singer. In 1945 she had her first hit recording, "Sentimental Journey". In 1948, she appeared in her first film, Romance on the High Seas. During her entertainment career, she appeared in 39 films, recorded more than 650 songs, received an Academy Award nomination, won a Golden Globe and a Grammy Award, and, in 1989, received the Cecil B. DeMille Award for lifetime achievement in motion pictures. As of 2009, she was the top-ranking female box office star of all time and ranked sixth among the top ten box office performers (male and female).
Doris Day filmography
Chaos: The Manson Murders
as Self - Actress & Mother of Terry Melcher (archive footage)
Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed
as Self (archive footage)
Commitment to Life
as Self (archive footage)
Grace Kelly: The Missing Millions
2022
Hollywood: No Sex, Please!
2018
What a Difference a Day Made: Doris Day Superstar
as Self (voice)
Waking Sleeping Beauty
as Self (archive footage)
Hollywood Singing and Dancing: A Musical History - The 1950s: The Golden Era of the Musical
as Self (archive)
Doris Day: Virgin Territory
as Self
'Twas the Night - A Holiday Celebration
as Self
The Making of 'The Man Who Knew Too Much'
as Self (archive footage)
Hollywood Musicals of the 40's
as Self (archive footage)
Doris Day: It's Magic
as Self
That's Entertainment! III
as (archive footage)
Doris Day: A Sentimental Journey
as Self
Hollywood Heaven: Tragic Lives, Tragic Deaths
as (archive footage)
Hollywood Scandals and Tragedies
as (archive footage) (uncredited)
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
That's Entertainment, Part II
as (archive footage)
Doris Day Today
as Self
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Who is Doris Day?+
Doris Day was an American actress, singer, and activist who attained top-ranking status as a box office star during the mid-20th century.
What is Doris Day known for?+
She is recognized for her roles in films such as Pillow Talk, The Man Who Knew Too Much, and Calamity Jane, alongside a prolific recording career.
What kind of work does Doris Day make?+
She primarily starred in musical comedies and romantic farces, though she demonstrated depth in dramatic performances throughout her career.
What was Doris Day's secondary focus after film?+
Following her retirement from entertainment, she became a dedicated animal rights activist and established the Doris Day Animal Foundation.
