Biography

Sophie Tucker (born Sofia Kalish; January 13, 1886 – February 9, 1966) was a Russian-American singer, comedian, actress, and radio personality. Known for her powerful delivery of comical and risqué songs, she was one of the most popular entertainers in the U.S. during the first half of the 20th century. She was known by the nickname "the Last of the Red-Hot Mamas".

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View The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962Series
7.5
View What's My Line?
What's My Line?

What's My Line?

1950Series
7.0
View The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show

The Ed Sullivan Show

1948Series
6.8
View Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage

Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage

1983Film
6.5
View Follow the Boys
Follow the Boys

Follow the Boys

1944Film
5.3
View The Joker is Wild
The Joker is Wild

The Joker is Wild

1957Film
8.0
View Thoroughbreds Don't Cry
Thoroughbreds Don't Cry

Thoroughbreds Don't Cry

1937Film
5.8
View Broadway Melody of 1938
Broadway Melody of 1938

Broadway Melody of 1938

1937Film
6.2
View Sensations of 1945
Sensations of 1945

Sensations of 1945

1944Film
6.2
View Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women
Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women

Making Trouble: Three Generations of Funny Jewish Women

2007Film0
View The Outrageous Sophie Tucker
The Outrageous Sophie Tucker

The Outrageous Sophie Tucker

2014Film
7.0
View Gay Love
Gay Love

Gay Love

1934Film0