1922 – 2010

Kathryn Grayson

American actress and coloratura soprano (1922–2010)

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Born

1922-02-09, Winston-Salem

Died

2010-02-17

Birthplace state

North Carolina

Biography

Kathryn Grayson was born on February 9, 1922, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and died on February 17, 2010. She worked as an actress and coloratura soprano, performing in film, television, opera, stage productions, and musical theatre.

Occupation

Kathryn Grayson is recorded as a film actor, a television actor, a opera singer, a stage actor, a musical theatre actor, a musician, a singer and a actor, born in North Carolina (1922–2010).

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Kathryn Grayson was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina in 1922. Explore other notable figures from North Carolina, historic sites connected to this era, and the full colonial and statehood history of the state using the links below.

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Frequently asked about Kathryn Grayson

Who was Kathryn Grayson?

Kathryn Grayson was American actress and coloratura soprano (1922–2010), born in North Carolina (1922 – 2010).

When and where was Kathryn Grayson born?

Kathryn Grayson was born on 1922-02-09 in Winston-Salem.

When did Kathryn Grayson die?

Kathryn died on 2010-02-17.

What was Kathryn Grayson known for?

Kathryn Grayson is recorded as a film actor, a television actor, a opera singer, a stage actor, a musical theatre actor, a musician, a singer and a actor.

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