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Stage Name: Betty Grable
Birth Name: Elizabeth Ruth Grable
Occupation: Actress, singer, dancer, pinup model
Years Active: 1929–1973
Notable Works: Major motivator for the allied troops during WWII, a lifetime of entertainment but no big awards.
Date/Place Birth: December 18, 1916(1916-12-18) St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Death/Cause: July 2, 1973 / lung cancer
Spouse(s) & Children: Jackie Coogan (m. 1937–1939); Harry James (m. 1943–1965) 2 children
Short Biography: She sang and danced her way to become the most recognized film figure during the war years. From the movies to television, Betty appeared on many TV shows during the latter Fifties. There was the Shower of Stars, the Jack Benny show and the Lucy Desi Comedy Hour. It was Betty Grable's famous pin-up pose which cemented her stardom during World War II. She became the secret weapon and moral booster of the U.S. Military. Her picture appeared worldwide, in military barracks, soldiers lockers, the fuselage of bombers, trucks, tanks and posters selling war bonds. Betty made many appearances at the Betty Davis sponsored Hollywood Canteen helping to entertain servicemen. With musicals waning in the mid 1950, Betty Grable concentrated on a stage career and appearances in nightclubs. She opened New York's Latin Quarter and starred in many shows in Las Vegas. During the war years, she was the highest paid performer in films and earned over five million dollars in her career. However, upon her death she had many outstanding debts, from hospital bills to taxes.