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My Take
Kathryn Grayson represents everything I love about the golden age of Hollywood. A coloratura soprano trained from age twelve, she brought genuine operatic talent to MGM musicals at a time when a singing actress was a rare and precious thing. Her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame feels almost understated for someone who carried both glamour and a truly gifted voice across the screen. She passed in 2010 at 88, but her performances still shimmer with the optimism of that era. For me, Grayson is a reminder that real musical talent never goes out of style.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kathryn Grayson
- Name (Japanese)
- キャスリン・グレイソン
- Reading
- きゃすりん・ぐれいそん
- Born
- February 9, 1922 – February 17, 2010
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Dog
- Origin
- Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- musician / opera singer / stage actor / film actor / television actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Manual Arts High School
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Kathryn Grayson born?
February 9, 1922 – February 17, 2010.
Where is Kathryn Grayson from?
Kathryn Grayson is from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States.
What does Kathryn Grayson do?
Kathryn Grayson works as musician, opera singer, stage actor, film actor, television actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.