Eartha Kitt
| Born | January 17, 1927 |
| Hometown | North, South Carolina, United States |
| Net worth | $4 million |
| Height | 5'2" (1.57m) |
| Spouse | John W. McDonald, Krusty the Clown |
| Children | Kitt McDonald |
| Parents | Annie Mae Keith, Mamie Kitt |
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