Inspirational Quotes by Eartha Kitt (American Entertainer)

Eartha Mae Kitt (1927–2008,) née Keith, was an American singer, actress, dancer, and activist celebrated for her sultry vocal style, striking presence, and wide-ranging success on stage, screen, and television.

Born in North, South Carolina, she overcame a turbulent childhood and later graduated from the New York School of the Performing Arts. She débuted in New York with Katherine Dunham’s dance troupe in Blue Holiday (1945) and was soon cast by Orson Welles in his 1951 production of Dr. Faustus. Her star rose quickly in the 1950s with hits like C’est Si Bon and Santa Baby, which established her as a musical icon. She later gained fame as Catwoman in the 1960s Batman TV series.

Her theatrical roles included New Faces of 1952, Shinbone Alley (1957,) and The Owl and the Pussycat (1965–66.) On television from 1953, she won the Golden Rose of Montreux for Kaskade (1962.) She made her film début in Casbah (1948,) followed by roles in New Faces (1954,) St. Louis Blues (1957,) Anna Lucasta (1958,) and the documentary All By Myself (1982.) Later film work included Erik the Viking (1989) and Holes (2003.) In New York theater, she appeared in Nine: The Musical (2003,) Cinderella (2004,) and Mimi Le Duck (2006,) along with several cabaret performances.

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