1928 – 2002

Rosemary Clooney

American singer and actress (1928–2002)

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Born

1928-05-23, Maysville

Died

2002-06-29

Birthplace state

Kentucky

Biography

Rosemary Clooney was born in Maysville, Kentucky in 1928 and worked as a pop and jazz singer and actress. She achieved prominence following the 1951 release of "Come On-a My House," and recorded numerous pop songs throughout the 1950s including "Botch-a-Me," "Mambo Italiano," and "Hey There." Over her career she released 49 studio albums along with compilation albums, live recordings, and other collections before her death in 2002.

Occupation

Rosemary Clooney is recorded as a autobiographer, a jazz musician, a film actor, a television actor, a musician, a singer, a actor and a screenwriter, born in Kentucky (1928–2002).

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Frequently asked about Rosemary Clooney

Who was Rosemary Clooney?

Rosemary Clooney was American singer and actress (1928–2002), born in Kentucky (1928 – 2002).

When and where was Rosemary Clooney born?

Rosemary Clooney was born on 1928-05-23 in Maysville.

When did Rosemary Clooney die?

Rosemary died on 2002-06-29.

What was Rosemary Clooney known for?

Rosemary Clooney is recorded as a autobiographer, a jazz musician, a film actor, a television actor, a musician, a singer, a actor and a screenwriter.

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