Kay Thompson

Quick Facts

Full Name	Kay Thompson
Occupation	Children's Author
Date Of Birth	Nov 9, 1909(1909-11-09)
Age	115
Date Of Death	1998-07-02
Birthplace	St. Louis
Country	United States
Birth City	Missouri
Horoscope	Scorpio

Kay Thompson Biography

Kay Thompson is one of the most popular and richest Children's Author who was born on November 9, 1909 in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. A native of Missouri, she was a singer, actress and writer She is most well-known for her creation of the adored Eloise children’s show. She also was the music arranger for the Ziegfeld Follies as well as The Harvey Girls and performed with a band of backup singers during the 1930s on The Chesterfield Radio Program.

Thompson was an vocal coach and music arranger to She worked as a vocal coach and musical arranger for Judy Garland and other prominent performers. Garland’s daughter, Liza Minnelli, was Thompson’s goddaughter and the inspiration for her Eloise books. and other famous artists. Her daughter Liza Minnelli, was Thompson’s goddaughter. She was also the source of her Eloise books.

The couple were married for two decades to the jazz trombonist Jack Jenney. Then, in 1942 she married another husband William Spier, whom she divorced five years later.

Kay Thompson Net Worth

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

She was employed in her early days as a singer and choral director on radio shows such as the She worked in her younger years as a singer and choral director for radio programs such as The Bing Crosby-Woodbury Show. In 1943, she became a vocal arranger for MGM.-Woodbury Show. Then, in 1943, she was an arranger of vocals for MGM.

She played the fashion journalist Maggie Prescott in the film musical, Funny Face.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Kay Thompson height 5 ft 5 im Kay weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Kay Thompson Dating?

According to our records, Kay Thompson married to William Spier , Jack Jenney. As of December 1, 2023, Kay Thompson’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Kay Ranked on the list of most popular Children's Author. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Kay Thompson celebrates birthday on November 9 of every year.

Is Eloise based on Liza Minnelli?

History. The character was developed by the author based on her childhood imaginary friend and alter ego, with a voice in which Thompson spoke throughout her life, according to her biographer, filmmaker Sam Irvin. Thompson’s goddaughter, Liza Minnelli, was often speculated as a possible model for Eloise.

Did Kay Thompson live at the Plaza?

Kay Thompson, an entertainer who became the author of the hugely successful book ”Eloise,” about a bratty child living at the Plaza Hotel in Manhattan , died on Thursday. She lived on the Upper East Side of Manhattan with her goddaughter, Liza Minnelli.

How many Eloise books are there?

The character was spunky, independent, and irreverent. It would become the basis for Eloise. She teamed up with illustrator Hilary Knight who brought the character to life, and together they wrote four Eloise books—Eloise, Eloise in Paris, Eloise in Moscow, and Eloise at Christmastime.

How old is Kay Thompson?

88 years (1909–1998)

Who does Eloise bridgerton marry in the book?

Theo is a brand new character made for the TV show and probably to give Eloise more of a storyline this season. According to the novel, To Sir Phillip, With Love, she actually ends up marrying Sir Phillip Crane.