Rosemary Clooney

Description: (Actress and Singer)

Rosemary Clooney was a popular American actor and cabaret singer in the fifties and had the No.1 hit ‘Come on-My House’ to her credit. The famous Hollywood actor George Clooney is her nephew. The singer started her singing career with Betty Clooney, her sister as a duo in bands and on radio before she decided to go solo. She had several other hit numbers to her credit such as ‘This Ole House’, ‘Hey There’, ‘Half as Much’, ‘Tenderly’, “Mambo Italiano’ and ‘Botch-a-Me’ to name a few. Though she was a successful as a Jazz vocalist her career was doomed in the Sixties due to problems like her drug addiction and severe depression. But during the seventies, when Bing Crossby, one of her former co-stars, asked her to perform with him at a show that marked his fiftieth anniversary in the show business, her career got the much needed boost. When Betty, Rosemary’s sister died at the age of 45 due to a brain aneurysm, she organized a memorial for her departed sister in association with the Betty Clooney Center at Long Beach in California for all those young adults who are brain-injured. She performed there every year so that she could raise funds for the foundation. Read on to know more about her life and works

Overview

Birthday May 23, 1928 (Gemini)
Born In United States
Height 168 cm
Died on June 29, 2002
Spouse/Ex- Dante DiPaolo, José Ferrer
Parents Andrew Joseph Clooney
Marie Frances Guilfoyle
Children Gabriel Ferrer, Maria Ferrer, Miguel Ferrer, Monsita Ferrer, Rafael Ferrer
Relatives Betty Clooney, Gail Stone, Nick Clooney

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What were some popular songs by Rosemary Clooney? Some popular songs by Rosemary Clooney include "Come On-a My House," "Hey There," "Botch-a-Me (Ba-Ba-Baciani Piccina)," and "Mambo Italiano."
Did Rosemary Clooney have a successful film career? Yes, Rosemary Clooney had a successful film career, appearing in movies such as "White Christmas" and "Here Come the Girls."
Was Rosemary Clooney known for her collaborations with other artists? Yes, Rosemary Clooney was known for her collaborations with artists like Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, and Nelson Riddle.
Did Rosemary Clooney face any challenges in her career? Yes, Rosemary Clooney faced personal and professional challenges, including struggles with addiction and mental health issues.
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