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Sophie Tucker was born in Tulchyn, Ukraine on January 13, 1886. Sophie Tucker was listed as a singer, street artist and radio personality. Death is recorded on February 9, 1966, at the age of 80. Listed accolades include Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame (1999) and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
My Take
Sophie Tucker fascinates me as a true self-made legend. A Jewish immigrant girl born in Tulchyn, Ukraine, she clawed her way to becoming one of America's most beloved entertainers in the early twentieth century, dubbed the Last of the Red-Hot Mamas. In an era with no recordings to lean on, she won crowds with sheer voice and nerve, belting risque songs with unapologetic swagger. Her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame feels well earned. I find her boldness genuinely inspiring; even across crackly old recordings, her formidable spirit still comes through loud and clear.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Sophie Tucker
- Name (Japanese)
- ソフィー・タッカー
- Reading
- そふぃー・たっかー
- Born
- January 13, 1886 – February 9, 1966
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Dog
- Origin
- Tulchyn, Ukraine
- Occupation
- actor / singer / street artist / radio personality / stage actor
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 1999 Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://sophietucker.com/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sophie%20Tucker
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q152520
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 Sophie Tucker born?
Born January 13, 1886.
When did Sophie Tucker die?
Died February 9, 1966, aged 80.
Where was Sophie Tucker from?
Sophie Tucker was from Tulchyn, Ukraine.
What did Sophie Tucker do?
Sophie Tucker worked as actor, singer, street artist, radio personality, stage actor.
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