Nickname:
Do-Do
Clara Bixby
Eunice
Biography:
One of America's most prolific actresses was born Doris Mary Ann Kappelhoff on April 3, 1922, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Her parents divorced while she was still a child and she lived with her mother. Like most little girls, Doris liked to dance. She aspired to become a professional ballerina, but an auto...
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Spouse:
'Barry Comden' (14 April 1976 - 1981) (divorced)
George Weidler (30 March 1946 - 31 May 1949) (divorced)
'Al Jorden' (March 1941 - 1943) (divorced); 1 child
Martin Melcher (3 April 1951 - 20 April 1968) (his death)
Trade Mark:
Theme song: "Whatever Will Be, Will Be (Que Sera, Sera)", which sheintroduced in the 1956 film, The Man Who Knew Too Much (1956).
Trivia:
She and her son Terry Melcher (along with a partner) co-own theCypress Inn in Carmel-By-The-Sea, California, a small "HotelCalifornia-esque" inn built in a beautiful Mediterranean motif.
According to her autobiography, she got the nickname Clara Bixby whenBilly De Wolfe told her, on the Tea for Two (1950) set,that she didn't look like a "Doris Day," but more like a "Clara Bixby."To this day, that remains her nickname among a close circle of oldfriends, such as Van Johnson (I).
Rock Hudson called her 'Eunice' because he said that whenever hethought of her as Eunice, it made him laugh.
Turned down the role of Mrs. Robinson in The Graduate (1967). Therole went to Anne Bancroft (I).
She is referenced in the song "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" by pop bandWham!, a single that hit Billboard's #1 in 1984.
Biography print:
Christopher Young. _The Films of Doris Day._ Lyle Stuart, 1977.ISBN 0806505834
Michael Freedland. _Doris Day The Illustrated Biography._ Andre Deutsch,
Eric Braun. _Doris Day: Revised And Updated For 2004._ Orion Publishing, 2004.
Garry McGee. _Doris Day: Sentimental Journey._ Jefferson, NC: McFarland &Company, 2004.ISBN 0786419814
Personal quotes:
The happiest times in my life were the days when I was traveling withLes Brown (I) and his band.
Gratitude is riches. Complaint is poverty.
Some of the downbeat pictures, in my opinion, should never be made atall. Most of them are made for personal satisfaction, to impress otheractors who say 'Oh, God! what a shot, what camera work!' But theaverage person in the audience, who bought his ticket to beentertained, doesn't see that at all. He comes out depressed.
I like joy; I want to be joyous; I want to have fun on the set; I wantto wear beautiful clothes and look pretty. I want to smile and I wantto make people laugh. And that's all I want. I like it. I like beinghappy. I want to make others happy.
Learning a part was like acting out the lyrics of a song.
Portrayed in:
Rock Hudson (1990) (TV)
Interview:
"Vanity Fair" (USA), April 1995, Vol. 58, Iss. 4, pg. 330, by: Proust, "Doris Day"
Cover Photo:
"Hitkrant" (Netherlands), 15 April 1982, Iss. 15
"Televizier" (Netherlands), 31 October 1981, Iss. 44
"Bunte" (West Germany), 20 December 1967, Iss. 52
"Movie News" (Australia), September 1967, Vol. 3, Iss. 9
"Stern" (Germany), 7 June 1964, Iss. 23
Biographical movie:
"E! True Hollywood Story" (1996) {Doris Day}
Filmography:
Pillow Talk (1959) Romance
What a Difference a Day Made: Doris Day Superstar (2009) (TV) Documentary
"50 años de" (2009) {Una periodista de a pie (#1.4)}
The 50th Annual Grammy Awards (2008) (TV) Music
"The O'Reilly Factor" (1996) {(2008-02-22)}
My Music: 50s Pop Parade (2007) (TV) Music
The West Point Story (1950) Musical
"Legends" (2006) {Doris Day: Virgin Territory}
Calamity Jane (1953) Biography
Rock Hudson (1990) (TV) Biography
