Doris Day American Actress (1922–2019)
Doris Day · film actor and singer · American
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Biography
Doris Day was an American actress from Cincinnati. She died on 13 May 2019 at the age of 97. Among the titles she was known for are I Am Not Your Negro (2016) and Young Man with a Horn (1950).
The earliest of her listed screen credits is Saga of Death Valley, from 1939. In total, 43 films and one TV series are listed from 1939 to 2016. Listed parts include Marjorie Winfield in By the Light of the Silvery Moon (1953), Calamity Jane in Calamity Jane (1953) and Marjorie 'Marjie' Winfield in On Moonlight Bay (1951).
Doris Day had released 32 albums and 9 singles on record, including My Heart (2011). Genres on record for her include traditional pop and pop music. Columbia Records is listed as her label. Among her notable work are Qué Será and Será.
She collected 13 awards, with 14 nominations also listed. The first recorded win came with Henrietta Award in 1957. More recently, she won Grammy Hall of Fame in 2011.
Filmography
44 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | I Am Not Your Negro | Film | |
| 1990 | Home Stories | Film | |
| 1968– | The Doris Day Show | TV series | |
| 1968 | Where Were You When the Lights Went Out? | Film | |
| 1968 | With Six You Get Eggroll | Film | |
| 1967 | Caprice | Film | |
| 1967 | The Ballad of Josie | Film | |
| 1966 | The Glass Bottom Boat | Film | |
| 1965 | Do Not Disturb | Film | |
| 1964 | Send Me No Flowers | Film | |
| 1963 | Move Over, Darling | Film | |
| 1963 | The Thrill of It All | Film | |
| 1962 | Billy Rose's Jumbo | Film | |
| 1962 | That Touch of Mink | Film | |
| 1961 | Lover Come Back | Film |
Show all 44 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Midnight Lace | Film | |
| 1960 | Please Don't Eat the Daisies | Film | |
| 1959 | It Happened to Jane | Film | |
| 1959 | Pillow Talk | Film | |
| 1958 | Teacher's Pet | Film | |
| 1958 | The Tunnel of Love | Film | |
| 1957 | The Pajama Game | Film | |
| 1956 | Julie | Film | |
| 1956 | The Man Who Knew Too Much | Film | |
| 1955 | Love Me or Leave Me | Film | |
| 1954 | Lucky Me | Film | |
| 1954 | Young at Heart | Film | |
| 1953 | By the Light of the Silvery Moon | Marjorie Winfield | Film |
| 1953 | Calamity Jane | Calamity Jane | Film |
| 1952 | April in Paris | Film | |
| 1952 | The Winning Team | Film | |
| 1951 | I'll See You in My Dreams | Film | |
| 1951 | Lullaby of Broadway | Film | |
| 1951 | On Moonlight Bay | Marjorie 'Marjie' Winfield | Film |
| 1951 | Starlift | Film | |
| 1951 | Storm Warning | Film | |
| 1950 | Tea for Two | Film | |
| 1950 | The West Point Story | Film | |
| 1950 | Young Man with a Horn | Film | |
| 1949 | It's a Great Feeling | Film | |
| 1949 | My Dream Is Yours | Film | |
| 1948 | Romance on the High Seas | Film | |
| 1941 | Lady Be Good | Film | |
| 1939 | Saga of Death Valley | Film |
Awards and nominations
13 won, 14 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Grammy Hall of Fame | Won | |
| 2008 | Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award | Won | |
| 2007 | Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award | Won | |
| 2004 | Presidential Medal of Freedom | Won | |
| 1998 | Grammy Hall of Fame | Won | |
| 1988 | Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award | Won | |
| 1981 | Ohio Women's Hall of Fame | Won | |
| 1962 | Henrietta Award | Won | |
| 1959 | Henrietta Award | Won | |
| 1957 | Henrietta Award | Won | |
| Grammy Awards | Won | ||
| Los Angeles Times Women of the Year Silver Cup | Won | ||
| star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | Won | ||
| 1988 | Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award | Nominated | |
| 1968 | Golden Globe for an Actress in a Television Series | The Doris Day Show | Nominated |
Show all 27 entries
| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | Henrietta Award | Nominated | |
| 1963 | Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy | Move Over, Darling | Nominated |
| 1962 | Henrietta Award | Nominated | |
| 1960 | Academy Award for Best Actress | Pillow Talk | Nominated |
| 1960 | Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama | Midnight Lace | Nominated |
| 1960 | Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance | The Sound of Music | Nominated |
| 1959 | Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy | Pillow Talk | Nominated |
| 1959 | Henrietta Award | Nominated | |
| 1958 | Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy | The Tunnel of Love | Nominated |
| 1958 | Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance | Nominated | |
| 1957 | Henrietta Award | Nominated | |
| 1954 | Henrietta Award | Nominated |
Discography
41 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | My Heart | Album |
| 2002 | The Singles Collection: 1959 to 1966 | Album |
| 1994 | The Love Album | Album |
| 1967 | Sorry | Single |
| 1965 | Doris Day's Sentimental Journey | Album |
| 1965 | Latin for Lovers | Album |
| 1964 | The Doris Day Christmas Album | Album |
| 1964 | With a Smile and a Song | Album |
| 1963 | Annie Get Your Gun | Album |
| 1963 | Love Him | Album |
| 1962 | Billy Rose's Jumbo | Album |
| 1962 | Duet | Album |
| 1962 | You'll Never Walk Alone | Album |
| 1961 | Bright and Shiny | Album |
| 1961 | I Have Dreamed | Album |
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| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Show Time | Album |
| 1960 | What Every Girl Should Know | Album |
| 1959 | Cuttin' Capers | Album |
| 1958 | Everybody Loves A Lover / Instant Love | Single |
| 1958 | Hooray for Hollywood | Album |
| 1957 | Day by Night | Album |
| 1957 | The Pajama Game | Album |
| 1956 | Day by Day | Album |
| 1956 | Qué Será, Será | Single |
| 1955 | Day Dreams | Album |
| 1955 | Love Me or Leave Me | Album |
| 1954 | I Speak to the Stars | Single |
| 1954 | Young at Heart | Album |
| 1953 | 'Tis Harry I'm Plannin' to Marry | Single |
| 1953 | By the Light of the Silvery Moon | Album |
| 1953 | Calamity Jane | Album |
| 1953 | Choo Choo Train | Single |
| 1953 | Secret Love / The Deadwood Stage (Whip-Crack - Away!) | Single |
| 1952 | When I Fall in Love / Take Me in Your Arms | Single |
| 1951 | I'll See You in My Dreams | Album |
| 1951 | If That Doesn't Do It! / Domino | Single |
| 1951 | Lullaby of Broadway | Album |
| 1951 | On Moonlight Bay | Album |
| 1950 | Tea for Two | Album |
| 1950 | Young Man with a Horn | Album |
| 1949 | You're My Thrill | Album |
Personal life
Marriages on record are to Al Jorden (1941 to 1943), George William Weidler (1946 to 1949), Martin Melcher (1951 to 1968, ended by death) and Barry Comden (1976 to 1982). She was the mother of Terry Melcher.
Doris Day Photos
Frequently asked questions
How old was Doris Day at the time of death?
Doris Day died on 13 May 2019 at the age of 97. She was born on 3 April 1922.
What is Doris Day known for?
Doris Day was known for I Am Not Your Negro (2016) and Young Man with a Horn (1950).
What is Doris Day’s nationality?
Doris Day was American, born in Cincinnati.
Who was Doris Day married to?
Doris Day’s marriages on record are to Barry Comden (1976 to 1982), Martin Melcher (1951 to 1968), George William Weidler (1946 to 1949) and Al Jorden (1941 to 1943).
Has Doris Day won any awards?
Yes. 13 awards are on record, including Grammy Hall of Fame (2011).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q104372), accessed October 2026
- Photo: Los Angeles Times · CC BY 4.0
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