Judy Canova

Birth Name:

Juliette Canova

Birth Place:

Starke, Florida, United States

Profession

Actress, Soundtrack

Was a direct descendent of Antonio Canova, the Italian sculptor whose "The Three Graces" is on display in the Louvre in Paris
Began her performing career as a singer and guitar player in the Three Canovas with her sister Annie and brother Zeke
Made her screen acting debut in the short film "The Song of Fame" in 1934
Was discovered during a nightclub performance with the Three Canovas in New York City in 1933 by Rudy Vallee, who happened to be in the audience that night
Appeared in Broadway productions of "Ziegfeld Follies of 1936," "Calling All Stars," and "Yokel Boy․"
Best known as a comedian, actress, and radio personality who hosted the comedy and variety radio program "The Judy Canova Show․"
Many of the memorable catchphrases from "The Judy Canova Show" came from cast member Mel Blanc, the versatile voice actor behind Bugs Bunny, Porky Pig, Marvin the Martian, and a number of other Warner Bros․ cartoon characters
The character of "Judy Canova" she used on her radio program was based on the persona of her then-husband Bob Burns

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