Sophie Tucker
Born on 13 Jan 1884Place of birth: Tulchyn, Podolia Governorate, Russian Empire [now Vinnytsia Oblast, Ukraine]Died on 9 Feb 1966
Known for: Acting
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".