Tucker, Sophie Artists Famous Nutmeggers Society and Culture Connecticut United States

Tucker, Sophie Artists Famous Nutmeggers Society and Culture Connecticut United States

Tucker, Sophie

Born Sophia Kalish in Russia in 1884, Sophie Tucker moved to Connecticut with her family, working in their restaurant, until she became a pianist, Vaudeville actress and vocalist. She died in 1966 and is buried in Wethersfield, Connecticut.

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See Also:

- Profile of Lois Young-Tulin, great grand niece of Sophie Tucker, and information on book she authored.
- Photo plus brief summary of her life, from the American Vaudeville Museum.
- Biography of the Vaudeville actress and singer, from About.com, with related links.

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