Frances Langford

American actress and singer from the 1940s

Frances Langford - American actress and singer from the 1940s
Born

April 4th, 1913
111 years ago

Died

July 11th, 2005
19 years ago — 92 years old

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Gained prominence as a singer and actress during the 1940s. Started career in vaudeville and made a significant transition to film and music, often appearing alongside top artists of the time. Featured in the Bob Hope military shows, entertaining troops during World War II. Recorded popular songs and starred in films such as "That Night in Rio" and "The Girl Next Door." Continued performing in various venues and maintained a career that spanned several decades, becoming a well-recognized figure in entertainment.

Performed in Bob Hope military shows

Starred in "That Night in Rio"

Appeared in "The Girl Next Door"

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