Actress Doris Day, one of the biggest box-office stars in Hollywood history, died Monday, May 13, at the age of 97.
Actress Doris Day, one of the biggest box-office stars in Hollywood history, died Monday, May 13, at the age of 97.
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Doris Day was born in Cincinnati on April 3, 1922. Her birth name was Doris Mary Ann von Kappelhoff. Her parents were William and Alma. William was a music teacher.
Doris Day was born in Cincinnati on April 3, 1922. Her birth name was Doris Mary Ann von Kappelhoff. Her parents were William and Alma. William was a music teacher.
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Day at the age of 4.
Day at the age of 4.
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Day, who gained reputation as a dancer at an early age, poses for a 1937 photo with dancing partner Jerry Doherty. In October of that year, Day seriously injured her right leg in a car accident and decided to concentrate on her singing career.
Day, who gained reputation as a dancer at an early age, poses for a 1937 photo with dancing partner Jerry Doherty. In October of that year, Day seriously injured her right leg in a car accident and decided to concentrate on her singing career.
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Day became a performer on local radio and then joined a swing band. The bandleader feared that her last name was too long for a marquee, so he dubbed her Doris Day after a song of hers, "Day After Day." In 1947, she signed a contract with Columbia Records.
Day became a performer on local radio and then joined a swing band. The bandleader feared that her last name was too long for a marquee, so he dubbed her Doris Day after a song of hers, "Day After Day." In 1947, she signed a contract with Columbia Records.
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Day made her film debut in 1948's "Romance on the High Seas."
Day made her film debut in 1948's "Romance on the High Seas."
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Day dances with Gene Nelson on the set of the 1950 film "Tea for Two."
Day dances with Gene Nelson on the set of the 1950 film "Tea for Two."
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Day performs in a scene from 1951's "Lullaby of Broadway."
Day performs in a scene from 1951's "Lullaby of Broadway."
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Day with her third husband and manager, Martin Melcher, outside his talent agency in Hollywood. Melcher died unexpectedly in 1968, leaving Day in financial straits.
Day with her third husband and manager, Martin Melcher, outside his talent agency in Hollywood. Melcher died unexpectedly in 1968, leaving Day in financial straits.
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Ronald Reagan holds Day in the 1952 film "The Winning Team." Reagan and Day briefly dated before she married Melcher in 1951.
Ronald Reagan holds Day in the 1952 film "The Winning Team." Reagan and Day briefly dated before she married Melcher in 1951.
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Day sits on a fence with her son, Terry, in front of their home. Terry was her only child.
Day sits on a fence with her son, Terry, in front of their home. Terry was her only child.
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From left, Day, Jimmy Stewart and Richard Wattis star in the 1956 film "The Man Who Knew Too Much." In that movie, Day sang "Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)." The song reached No. 2 on the American Billboard Hot 100 chart, and it sold millions of copies. It also won an Oscar for songwriters Jay Livingston and Ray Evans.
From left, Day, Jimmy Stewart and Richard Wattis star in the 1956 film "The Man Who Knew Too Much." In that movie, Day sang "Que Sera, Sera (Whatever Will Be, Will Be)." The song reached No. 2 on the American Billboard Hot 100 chart, and it sold millions of copies. It also won an Oscar for songwriters Jay Livingston and Ray Evans.
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From left, Buddy Adler, Day and Tony Curtis pose after the 1958 Golden Globes.
From left, Buddy Adler, Day and Tony Curtis pose after the 1958 Golden Globes.
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Day and Rock Hudson in a scene from the 1959 film "Pillow Talk."
Day and Rock Hudson in a scene from the 1959 film "Pillow Talk."
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Day signs her name in wet cement next to her handprints in Hollywood. In 1960, Day received two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame: one for music and one for film.
Day signs her name in wet cement next to her handprints in Hollywood. In 1960, Day received two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame: one for music and one for film.
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Baseball stars Roger Maris, left, and Mickey Mantle talk with Day on the set of "That Touch of Mink" in 1961.
Baseball stars Roger Maris, left, and Mickey Mantle talk with Day on the set of "That Touch of Mink" in 1961.
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Day poses during a scene from the 1962 film "Billy Rose's Jumbo."
Day poses during a scene from the 1962 film "Billy Rose's Jumbo."
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In 1965, young women from around the world competed in the International Doris-for-a-Day Look Alike contest. Day is third from left here with the top five finishers.
In 1965, young women from around the world competed in the International Doris-for-a-Day Look Alike contest. Day is third from left here with the top five finishers.
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Day is dressed in a mermaid suit from the film "The Glass Bottom Boat" in 1966.
Day is dressed in a mermaid suit from the film "The Glass Bottom Boat" in 1966.
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Day reads a bedtime story during a scene from "The Doris Day Show" in 1969. Day starred in the TV sitcom from 1968-1973.
Day reads a bedtime story during a scene from "The Doris Day Show" in 1969. Day starred in the TV sitcom from 1968-1973.
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In 1976, Day released her autobiography "Doris Day: Her Own Story."
In 1976, Day released her autobiography "Doris Day: Her Own Story."
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Day and her fourth husband, Barry Comden pose for a photo. The couple married in 1976 and divorced in 1981. Comden was her last husband.
Day and her fourth husband, Barry Comden pose for a photo. The couple married in 1976 and divorced in 1981. Comden was her last husband.
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Day and Clint Eastwood attend the Golden Globes in 1989.
Day and Clint Eastwood attend the Golden Globes in 1989.
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