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">Kathryn Grayson
From the age of twelve, Grayson trained as an opera singer. She was
under
contract to MGM by the early
1940s, soon establishing a career principally through her work in
musicals.
After several supporting roles, she was a lead performer in such films
as Anchors
Aweigh (1945) with Frank Sinatra and Gene
Kelly, and Show Boat (1951) and Kiss Me
KateHoward Keel). (1953) (both with
When film musical production declined, she worked in theatre,
appearing in
Camelot (1962–1964). Later in the decade, she performed in several operas,
including
La bohème, Madama Butterfly,
Orpheus in
the UnderworldLa traviata. and
| Kathryn Grayson | |
|---|---|
 from trailer for The Toast of New Orleans (1950) | |
| Born | Zelma Kathryn Elisabeth Hedrick February 9, 1922 Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | February 17, 2010 (aged 88) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress/Singer |
| Years active | 1941–2004 |
| Spouse(s) | John Shelton (1941–1946) (divorced) Johnny Johnston (1947–1951) (divorced) 1 child |
| Official website | |