Kate Smith

1907-05-01 – 1986-06-17 (age 79) Greenville, Virginia, USA

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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.

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Kate Smith

Kate Smith

Kate Smith

Known For

Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

1975

as Self (archive footage)

This Is the Army

This Is the Army

1943

as Herself

The Big Broadcast

The Big Broadcast

1932

as Kate Smith

The Dean Martin Christmas Show

The Dean Martin Christmas Show

1968

as Self (uncredited)

Hello, Everybody!

Hello, Everybody!

1933

as Kate Smith

Christmas with Crosby & Kate

Christmas with Crosby & Kate

1966

as Herself

Tim Conway: Timeless Comedy

Tim Conway: Timeless Comedy

2007

as Self

Broad Street Bullies

Broad Street Bullies

2010

as footage

The Three Stooges Follies

The Three Stooges Follies

1974

as Self (archive footage)

Night Shift

Night Shift

1942

as Kate Smith

Rambling 'Round Radio Row #1

1932

as Kate Smith

Triumph and Tragedy: The Story of the 1985-86 Philadelphia Flyers

Triumph and Tragedy: The Story of the 1985-86 Philadelphia Flyers

1987

as Self (archive footage)

History of the Philadelphia Flyers

History of the Philadelphia Flyers

2007

as Self (archive footage)

America Sings with Kate Smith

1942

as Kate Smith