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Penny Singleton, born on September 15, 1908 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, was a singer, stage actor and film actor. Penny Singleton died on November 12, 2003 at the age of 95. Recorded honors include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
My Take
Penny Singleton fascinates me as a true survivor of show business, working across stage, screen, radio and television for six decades. Playing the comic-strip heroine Blondie in 28 films and a long-running radio program, she was a household face in mid-century America. But what really earns my admiration is her parallel life as a labor leader. An actress who shone in the spotlight while fighting for her fellow workers behind the scenes reveals a backbone most stars never show. Her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was well earned, and I find her dual legacy quietly inspiring.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Penny Singleton
- Name (Japanese)
- ペニー・シングルトン
- Reading
- ぺにー・しんぐるとん
- Born
- September 15, 1908 – November 12, 2003
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Monkey
- Origin
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Occupation
- actor / singer / stage actor / film actor / voice actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penny%20Singleton
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q522582
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Penny Singleton born?
Born September 15, 1908.
When did Penny Singleton die?
Died November 12, 2003, aged 95.
Where was Penny Singleton from?
Penny Singleton was from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
What did Penny Singleton do?
Penny Singleton worked as actor, singer, stage actor, film actor, voice actor.
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