| Code | DS/UK/10356 |
| Name | Lee; Peggy (26 May 1920-21 January 2002); American singer songwriter, composer and actress |
| Variations of Name | Norma Deloris Egstrom |
| Dates | 26 May 1920-21 January 2002 |
| Gender | Female |
| Place of Birth/Origin | Jamestown, North Dakota, United States (born) |
| Relationships | Daughter of Selma Anderson (Norwegian-American) and Marvin Olof Egstrom (Swedish-American station agent for Midland Continental Railroad). She and her family were Lutherans.
Former wife of Dave Barbour (guitarist and composer), Brad Dexter (actor), Dewey Martin (actor) and Jack Del Rio (percussionist) |
| Biography | Peggy Lee was an American jazz and popular music singer, songwriter, composer, and actress, in a career spanning six decades. From her beginning as a vocalist on local radio to singing with Benny Goodman's big band, she forged a sophisticated persona, evolving into a multi-faceted artist and performer. During her career, she wrote music for films, acted, and recorded conceptual record albums that combined poetry and music. |