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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
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / singer / stage actor / film actor / voice actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- 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
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Penny%20Singleton
Frequently asked questions
When was Penny Singleton born?
September 15, 1908 – November 12, 2003.
Where is Penny Singleton from?
Penny Singleton is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
What does Penny Singleton do?
Penny Singleton works as actor, singer, stage actor, film actor, voice 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.