Kate Smith

Actor / Actress

Kate Smith

Born Greenville, Virginia, USA 27 credits available

Biography

Kate Smith was an American contralto. Known as The First Lady of Radio, she was famed for her rendition of "God Bless America" (which in her later years she sang live for the Stanley Cup champion Philadelphia Flyers.) Beloved as the "Songbird of the South" she recorded dozens of albums and chart topping songs.

Kate Smith is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 27 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Roast Night (2024), This Is the Army (1943), Hello, Everybody! (1933), The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962), What's My Line? (1950), The Ed Sullivan Show (1948), Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In (1968), Startime (1959). The recorded credits span 1932 to 2024, including 9 movies and 18 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.

Profile details

Known forActing
Movies9
TV shows18
Active years represented1932–2024
Place of birthGreenville, Virginia, USA
Died

Also known as

Kathryn Elizabeth Smith · The Songbird of the South

Known for

27 titles