Peggy Lee
| Born | May 26, 1920 |
| Hometown | Jamestown, North Dakota, United States |
| Height | 5'6" (1.68m) |
| Spouse | Jack Del Rio, Dewey Martin, Brad Dexter, Dave Barbour |
| Children | Nicki Lee Foster |
| Parents | Selma Amelia Anderson, Marvin Olof Egstrom |
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- Lee Gabler, the powerful Hollywood agent who orchestrated landmark television deals during a four-decade career that included 25 years as a stalwart at CAA and a long relationship with David Letterman, has died. He was 84. Gabler died Monday in Los Angeles from a brain injury, his wife of 35 years, Elizabeth Gabler, president of …
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Academy Award | Actress in a Supporting Role | Pete Kelly's Blues (film) | Nominated |
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