Actress and singer Eartha Kitt appeared in numerous films and television shows including the Batman television series in the 1960s, on which she played Catwoman. She also sang the popular Christmas song "Santa Baby."Official Site: Eartha Kitt Biography
Kitt died on December 25, 2008, at the age of 81 after losing a battle with colon cancer.BBC News: US Singer Eartha Kitt Dies at 81
Notable Roles and Appearances
- 2006-08: The Emperor's New School (voice)
- 2003: Nine (stage)
- 2000: The Emperor's New Groove (voice)
- 2000: The Wild Party (stage)
- 1998: The Wild Thornberrys (voice)
- 1996: The Nanny
- 1995: Living Single
- 1993: Fatal Instinct
- 1987: The Pink Chiquitas
- 1985: Miami Vice
- 1975: Friday Foster
- 1967-68: Batman
- 1948: Casbah
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Fast Facts
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Full name
Eartha Mae Keith
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Born
January 17, 1927
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Died
December 25, 2008
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One daughter, Kitt Shapiro, and four grandchildren*Official Site: Eartha Kitt Biography
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Self-proclaimed "sex kitten"
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Began her career starring on Broadway*Official Site: Eartha Kitt Biography
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Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1960*Official Site: Eartha Kitt Biography
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Nominated for an Emmy Award for the 1965 film I Spy*Official Site: Eartha Kitt Biography
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Spoke publicly about her opposition to the Vietnam War*Official Site: Eartha Kitt Biography
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Toured with the Cinderella and The Wizard of Oz musicals in the early 2000s*Official Site: Eartha Kitt Biography
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Won Daytime Emmy Awards in 2007 and 2008 for The Emperor's New School*Official Site: Eartha Kitt Biography
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