Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Known For
Actor
Occupations
Singer, Television actor, Actor
Birthday
(Monday)
Died
Birthplace
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Religion
Christian Science
Political Party
Republican Party
Languages
English
Spouses
Al Jorden (1941-1943), George William Weidler (1946-1949), Martin Melcher (1951-1968), Barry Comden (1976-1982)
Children
1 child: Terry Melcher
Parents
Frederick Wilhelm Kappelhoff, Alma Sophia Welz
Residences
Cincinnati
Zodiac Sign
♈ Aries
Chinese Zodiac
狗 Dog
Name Origin
English < Hebrew (מִרְיָם)
Popularity
Tier A -- 98,040 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 16
Notable
First credit at age 17 -- appeared in first film as a teenager
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Career
Career spanning 31 years (1939-1970)
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Human Impact
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Innovation
10
Giving
18
Sustainability
77
Cultural Uplift
54
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Filmography (41)
AWARDS (24)
G
Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
2008
WON
G
Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
2007
WON
G
Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
2007
WON
B
Presidential Medal of Freedom
2004
WON
Biography
Doris Day (born Doris Mary Ann Kappelhoff; April 3, 1922 - May 13, 2019) was an American actress and singer, and an outspoken animal rights activist since her retirement from show business. Her entertainment career began in the 1940s as a big band singer. In 1945 she had her first hit recording, "Sentimental Journey". In 1948, she appeared in her first film, Romance on the High Seas. During her entertainment career, she appeared in 39 films, recorded more than 650 songs, received an Academy Award nomination, won a Golden Globe and a Grammy Award, and, in 1989, received the Cecil B. DeMille Award for lifetime achievement in motion pictures.
As of 2009, she was the top-ranking female box office star of all time and ranked sixth among the top ten box office performers (male and female).
Connections (9)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old was Doris Day?
Doris Day was born on and passed away on at the age of 97.
Where was Doris Day born?
Doris Day was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.
What movies or shows has Doris Day been in?
Doris Day has 41 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Doris Day Show (1968), The Ballad of Josie (1968), With Six You Get Eggroll (1968), Where Were You When the Lights Went Out? (1968), Caprice (1967).
What is Doris Day known for?
Doris Day is primarily known as an actor. Doris Day (born Doris Mary Ann Kappelhoff; April 3, 1922 - May 13, 2019) was an American actress and singer, and an outspoken animal rights…
Where can I find more information about Doris Day?
You can find more about Doris Day on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
