Sophie Tucker
Birth Name:
Sonya Kalish
Birth Place:
Tulchyn, Ukraine
Profession
Soundtrack, Actress
Fast Facts
- Got her big break when she performed in the "Ziegfeld Follies" in 1909
- Started out singing for tips while working in her parents' restarurant
- Was primarily known for frequently performing comedic songs
- Would frequently work alongside pianist Ted Shapiro on various music projects
- In 1938, she became president of the American Federation of Actors
- Made her Broadway debut in the 1910 play "Lulu's Husbands․"
- Was featured in the 1938 Broadway musical "Leave It to Me!"