Billy Tipton

Quick Facts

Full Name	Billy Tipton
Occupation	Pianist
Date Of Birth	Dec 29, 1914(1914-12-29)
Age	110
Date Of Death	1989-01-21
Birthplace	Oklahoma City
Country	United States
Birth City	Oklahoma
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Billy Tipton Biography

Billy Tipton is one of the most popular and richest Pianist who was born on December 29, 1914 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States. Jazz musician who appeared as male for the entirety of his existence, when in fact he was actually a woman. It was the band’s director. Billy Tipton Trio.

He would impersonate famous personalities such as He would impersonate celebrities like Liberace and Elvis during his shows. as well as Elvis in his performances.

He was involved in several relationships with women during his lifetime, the majority of them were referred to as the name Mrs. Tipton to preserve his secret. He and his wife Kitty Kelly adopted three sons: John, Scott, and William.

Billy Tipton Net Worth

Billy Tipton is one of the richest Pianist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Billy Tipton 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

The trio was found performing at Santa Barbara’s King’s Supper club by an Tops Records talent scout who signed them to a contract shortly after.

He was forced to retire in the late 1970s as a result of arthritis.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Billy Tipton Dating?

According to our records, Billy Tipton is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Billy Tipton’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Billy Ranked on the list of most popular Pianist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Billy Tipton celebrates birthday on December 29 of every year.

Top Facts about Billy Tipton

1. Billy Tipton was a jazz musician born in 1914.
2. He played piano, saxophone, and drums.
3. Tipton performed with famous musicians like Count Basie.
4. He married five times and adopted three sons.
5. After his death in 1989, it was revealed that he was assigned female at birth.
6. Tipton lived as a man for over 50 years.
7. His story sparked discussions about gender identity and transgender rights.
8. A documentary film called “No Ordinary Man” explores his life and legacy.
9. Tipton’s music continues to be celebrated by jazz enthusiasts today.
10. He is remembered as a talented musician who defied societal norms of the time period.

Did Billy Tipton's wife know?

Now married and known as Kitty Oakes, she said she never knew that Tipton was a woman.

How many wives did Billy Tipton have?

Tipton was never legally married , but five women called themselves Mrs. Tipton during his life.

How did Billy Tipton have a son?

SPOKANE — Establishing a legal precedent, a Spokane County judge has ruled that the three illegally adopted sons of Kitty Oakes and Billy Tipton, who lived his life as a man but was found to be a woman after his death, can inherit equal shares of Oakes’ $300,000 estate.

Did Billy Tipton take hormones?

“Tipton lived in a time when there were no gender counsellors, no doctors to prescribe hormones , no surgeons to perform chest or genital surgery. If you wanted to live as a man you just had to make do with what you had. Tipton did it on his own. At age 74 he died as one of our grandfathers.

What was Billy Tipton's secret?

Billy Tipton played many roles during his 75 years: devoted father, supportive husband, businessman, jazz musician, promoter. He played them so well, in fact, that it wasn’t until his death in 1989 that his great secret was revealed: he was biologically a woman.