Doris Day was an American actress, singer, and renowned animal rights activist. Best known for her performance in the romantic comedy Pillow Talk, which earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress, she was one of the most popular actresses of the 1950s and 1960s. A gifted vocalist, she began her career in show business as a singer and rose to fame with her first hit recording, Sentimental Journey. Over two decades, she recorded more than 600 songs, cementing her reputation as one of the most successful female singers of her era. Impressed by her singing talent and natural stage presence, songwriters Jule Styne and Sammy Cahn encouraged her to audition for film roles. This led to her debut movie, Romance on the High Seas, which revealed a new dimension of her artistic abilities, delighting fans who had previously known her only as a singer. Blessed with beauty, charisma, and a golden voice, Doris Day soon became a sought-after Hollywood star. A passionate animal lover, she dedicated much of her later life to animal rights and welfare causes.