Anita O'Day

Acting

Anita O'Day

Born October 18, 1919 · Chicago, Illinois, USA

Died November 23, 2006 · aged 87

Anita O'Day was born on October 18, 1919 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. She was an actress, known for Shortbus (2006), Zig Zag (1970) and The Gene Krupa Story (1959). She was married to Carl Hoff and Don Carter. She died on November 23, 2006 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Known For

Zig ZagZig Zag · 1970
Zig Zag
7.71970
MovieCrimeDrama
A dying man frames himself for murder so his widow can collect the reward.
The OutfitThe Outfit · 1973
The Outfit
6.81973
MovieCrimeDrama
A two-bit criminal takes on the Mafia to avenge his brother's death. Earl Macklin is a small time criminal who is released from prison after an unsuccessful bank robbery only to discover that a pair of gunmen killed his brother.
The Walls Keep TalkingThe Walls Keep Talking · 1941
The Walls Keep Talking
1941
MovieMusicHorror
A couple enters a haunted house and are terrorized by spirits
Jazz Voice - The Ladies sing Jazz Vol.1Jazz Voice - The Ladies sing Jazz Vol.1 · 2006
Jazz Voice - The Ladies sing Jazz Vol.1
2006
MovieMusic
Let Me Off UptownLet Me Off Uptown · 1942
Let Me Off Uptown
6.01942
MovieMusic
Anita O'Day with Gene Krupa and His Orchestra perform "Let Me Off Uptown".
Anita O'Day: Live in Tokyo '63Anita O'Day: Live in Tokyo '63 · 1963
Anita O'Day: Live in Tokyo '63
1963
Movie
Celebrated jazz vocalist Anita O'Day, known for her inventive improvisational style and rhythmic instincts, puts on a swinging performance in this vintage 1963 concert filmed in Tokyo. Songs include "Boogie Blues," "Trav'lin' Light," "Honeysuckle Rose," "Avalon," "Bewitched," "You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To," "Night and Day," "Let's Fall in Love," "Sweet Georgia Brown," "Tea for Two" and more.
Jazz Icons: Anita O’Day Live in '63 & '70Jazz Icons: Anita O’Day Live in '63 & '70 · 2009
Jazz Icons: Anita O’Day Live in '63 & '70
2009
MovieMusic
Anita O’Day boasts two wonderful concerts from 1963 and 1970 that present the “jazz singer supreme” in impeccable form. O’Day’s horn-based approach to singing is in full effect throughout both shows including stand-out renditions in each show of audience favorites “Tea For Two” and “Sweet Georgia Brown” (both reprised from her triumphant appearance at the 1958 Newport Jazz Festival.) Two wonderful concerts from 1963 and 1970 that present the jazz singer supreme in impeccable form. O'Day's horn-based approach to singing is in full effect throughout both shows including stand-out renditions in each show of audience favorites Tea for Two and Sweet Georgia Brown (both reprised from her triumphant appearance at the 1958 Newport Jazz Festival.) This DVD is a fitting testimony to one of jazz music's true originals and shows unequivocally why she is ranked in the top tier of vocalists along with Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan and Billie Holiday.
Sez LesSez Les · 1969
Sez Les
6.31969
SeriesComedy
Sez Les was a British comedy sketch show that starred Les Dawson, produced by Yorkshire Television, airing on ITV from 1969 to 1976. Roy Barraclough also joined from series four and would go on to become Dawson's most recognisable sidekick. The two most notably appeared together in drag as characters Cissie and Ada. John Cleese, who had quit the Monty Python team's television series, was also present from 1974 in two complete seasons. Other cast members included Norman Chappell, Brian Glover, Brian Murphy and Kathy Staff. Music was provided by Syd Lawrence and his orchestra.

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Jazz Icons: Anita O’Day Live in '63 & '70Jazz Icons: Anita O’Day Live in '63 & '70 · 2009
Jazz Icons: Anita O’Day Live in '63 & '70
2009
MovieMusic
Anita O’Day boasts two wonderful concerts from 1963 and 1970 that present the “jazz singer supreme” in impeccable form. O’Day’s horn-based approach to singing is in full effect throughout both shows including stand-out renditions in each show of audience favorites “Tea For Two” and “Sweet Georgia Brown” (both reprised from her triumphant appearance at the 1958 Newport Jazz Festival.) Two wonderful concerts from 1963 and 1970 that present the jazz singer supreme in impeccable form. O'Day's horn-based approach to singing is in full effect throughout both shows including stand-out renditions in each show of audience favorites Tea for Two and Sweet Georgia Brown (both reprised from her triumphant appearance at the 1958 Newport Jazz Festival.) This DVD is a fitting testimony to one of jazz music's true originals and shows unequivocally why she is ranked in the top tier of vocalists along with Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan and Billie Holiday.

Anita O'Day