Kathryn Grayson

Quick Facts

Full Name	Kathryn Grayson
Occupation	Opera Singer
Date Of Birth	Feb 9, 1922(1922-02-09)
Age	102
Date Of Death	2010-02-17
Birthplace	Winston-Salem
Country	United States
Birth City	North Carolina
Horoscope	Aquarius

Kathryn Grayson Biography

Kathryn Grayson is one of the most popular and richest Opera Singer who was born on February 9, 1922 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States. Operatic soprano and actress who was in musicals such as Show Boat in 1951 and Camelot between 1962 and 1964.

She co-starred alongside She co-starred with Mario Lanza in the 1950 film The Toast of New Orleans. in the film of 1950 The Toast of New Orleans.

She got married John Shelton on July 11 in 1941. Following they divorced on the 17th of June 1947, she was married Johnny Johnston on August 22 on the 22nd of August, 1947.

Kathryn Grayson Net Worth

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

She was found by a janitor at the St. Louis Municipal Opera House who introduced her to Frances Marshall.

In the early 1950s she was a part of Lovely to Look At with In the early 1950s, she starred in Lovely to Look At with Howard Keel…

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Kathryn Grayson height 5 ft 2 in Kathryn weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Kathryn Grayson Dating?

According to our records, Kathryn Grayson married to Johnnie Johnston , John Shelton. As of December 1, 2023, Kathryn Grayson’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Kathryn Ranked on the list of most popular Opera Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Kathryn Grayson celebrates birthday on February 9 of every year.

Top Facts about Kathryn Grayson

1. Kathryn Grayson was an American actress and soprano.
2. She was born on February 9, 1922 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
3. Grayson made her film debut in “Andy Hardy’s Private Secretary” (1941).
4. She starred in several MGM musicals including “Anchors Aweigh” (1945) and “Show Boat” (1951).
5. Grayson recorded numerous albums of operatic and popular music.
6. She received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960.
7. Grayson retired from acting in the early 1960s to focus on her singing career.
8. She passed away on February 17, 2010 at the age of 88.
9. Grayson was married twice, first to actor John Shelton and then to businessman Johnny Johnston.
10. Her legacy includes memorable performances as a leading lady during Hollywood’s Golden Age.

Did Kathryn Grayson do her own singing in Showboat?

Grayson sang and acted as the riverboat belle Magnolia in “Show Boat” (1951 ); as a Parisian dress-shop owner in “Lovely to Look At” (1952), in which she sang Jerome Kern’s “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes”; and as high-strung actress Lilli Vanessi in “Kiss Me Kate” (1953).

What was Kathryn Grayson vocal range?

“They all had four octave ranges,” she said of her siblings. “We thought everybody did.” Her clear operatic soprano voice and what the New York Times called a “campus sweetheart” face set her apart from other female actors of her time.

Is Kathryn Grayson still alive?

February 17, 2010

Who is Kathryn Grayson's daughter?

Patricia Kathryn Johnston

Did Jane Powell sing in Seven Brides?

Powell sang with Howard Keel in “Seven Brides for Seven Brothers” and danced with Fred Astaire in “Royal Wedding,” among other 20th-century films.