Brenda Lee_
GRAMMY WINNER Grady Memorial Hospital, United States
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Born
Grady Memorial Hospital
Birthday
Updated Feb 14, 2026
Details
Birthday
(Monday)
Birthplace
Grady Memorial Hospital, United States
Nationality
Languages
English
Education
Hollywood Professional School, Maplewood Comprehensive High School
Zodiac Sign
♐ Sagittarius
Chinese Zodiac
猴 Monkey
Popularity
Tier B -- 50,515 Wikipedia views/month
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 35
Year context
Born in 1944 -- D-Day: Allied invasion of Normandy; Franklin D. Roosevelt was US president
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Zodiac
Year of the Monkey, sign of Sagittarius
Filmography (1)
AWARDS (1)
G
Grammy Awards
WON
Biography
Brenda Mae Tarpley, known professionally as Brenda Lee, is an American singer. Primarily performing rockabilly, pop, country, and Christmas music, she achieved her first Billboard hit at age 12 in 1957, and was given the nickname "Little Miss Dynamite". Some of Lee's most successful songs include "Sweet Nothin's", "I'm Sorry", "I Want to Be Wanted", "Speak to Me Pretty", "All Alone Am I", and "Losing You". Her festive song "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree", recorded in 1958, topped the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in 2023, making Lee the oldest artist ever to top the chart and breaking several chart records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Brenda Lee?
Brenda Lee is 81 years old, born on .
Where was Brenda Lee born?
Brenda Lee was born in Grady Memorial Hospital.
What movies or shows has Brenda Lee been in?
Brenda Lee has 1 credits in our database. Notable titles include Smokey and the Bandit II (1980).
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