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Keely Smith

Keely Smith

Actor

Born March 9, 1932 in Norfolk, Virginia, USA

Died December 16, 2017

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Biography

Keely Smith was born on March 9, 1928, in Norfolk, Virginia. After her parents divorced and her mother remarried Jesse Smith when she was nine, she adopted the name Keely Smith upon joining Louis Prima and his band. Her family faced financial hardships, with Keely and her three brothers helping by taking in laundry to support themselves. In 1947, while on vacation in New York City during a heatwave, the family chose to visit Atlantic City, New Jersey, instead. Keely attended a performance at the Steel Pier where Louis Prima was appearing. In 1948, Prima was at the Surf Club in Virginia searching for a singer; Keely auditioned, was chosen, and began touring at 18. They married on July 13, 1953, and had two daughters, Toni Prima and Luanne Prima. Keely was Prima's fourth wife. For many years, they performed together in Las Vegas alongside bandleader Sam Butera, popularizing the song "That Old Black Magic." In 1961, Keely filed for divorce, citing extreme mental cruelty. She later married record producer Jimmy Bowen in 1965; they eventually divorced. She currently resides in Nevada and continues to make appearances in the Las Vegas area. Louis Prima passed away in a nursing home in New Orleans on August 24, 1978, after being in a coma for several years. Keely's film credits include Sing Sing Sing (2002), Thunder Road (1958), and Hey Boy! Hey Girl! (1959).

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The 60th Annual Grammy Awards Poster

The 60th Annual Grammy Awards TV Special2018Self - Jazz and Pop Singer

My Music: Songbook Standards - As Time Goes By TV Movie2015

A Kick in the Head: The Lure of Las Vegas Poster

A Kick in the Head: The Lure of Las Vegas Documentary2010Self

Louis Prima: In Person! Poster

Louis Prima: In Person! Documentary2010Self

Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me Poster

Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me Documentary2009Self

The 50th Annual Grammy Awards Poster

The 50th Annual Grammy Awards TV Special2008Self

Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project Poster

Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project Documentary2007Self

Curious George Poster

Curious George TV Series2006Bonnie Smooth

Jimmy Kimmel Live! Poster

Jimmy Kimmel Live! TV Series2003Self

Louis Prima: The Wildest! Poster

Louis Prima: The Wildest! Documentary1999Self

The Rat Pack Poster

The Rat Pack TV Series1999Self

The Real Las Vegas Poster

The Real Las Vegas TV Series1996Self

Late Night with Conan O'Brien Poster

Late Night with Conan O'Brien TV Series1993Self - Musical Guest

Holiday Greetings from 'The Ed Sullivan Show' Poster

Holiday Greetings from 'The Ed Sullivan Show' TV Special1992Self - Vocalist

DTV: Golden Oldies Poster

DTV: Golden Oldies Video1984Self

Juke Box Saturday Night TV Special1983Self

Donny and Marie Poster

Donny and Marie TV Series1975Self

Win with the Stars TV Series1968Self - celebrity contestant

The Bob Braun Show Poster

The Bob Braun Show TV Series1967Self - Vocalist

The Joey Bishop Show Poster

The Joey Bishop Show TV Series1967Self

Mickie Finn's TV Series1966Self

The Newlywed Game Poster

The Newlywed Game TV Series1966Self

Mister Roberts Poster

Mister Roberts TV Series1965Kueen Konah

P.D.Q. TV Series1965Self

The Dean Martin Show Poster

The Dean Martin Show TV Series1965Self

The Eamonn Andrews Show Poster

The Eamonn Andrews Show TV Series1964Self

Top of the Pops Poster

Top of the Pops TV Series1964Self

You Don't Say Poster

You Don't Say TV Series1963Self

Talent Scouts Poster

Talent Scouts TV Series1962Self

The Andy Williams Show Poster

The Andy Williams Show TV Series1962Self

The Merv Griffin Show Poster

The Merv Griffin Show TV Series1962Self

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson Poster

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson TV Series1962Self - Guest

The Mike Douglas Show Poster

The Mike Douglas Show TV Series1961Self - Jazz Vocalist

Jack Paar Presents Poster

Jack Paar Presents TV Special1960Self

Hey Boy! Hey Girl! Poster

Hey Boy! Hey Girl! Feature Film1959Dorothy Spencer

Juke Box Jury Poster

Juke Box Jury TV Series1959Self - Panellist

Sunday Showcase Poster

Sunday Showcase TV Series1959Self - Recipient

Senior Prom Poster

Senior Prom Feature Film1958Keely Smith - Singer

The Garry Moore Show Poster

The Garry Moore Show TV Series1958Self

The Jerry Lewis Show TV Movie1958Self

Thunder Road Poster

Thunder Road Feature Film1958Francie Wymore

Universal Special: The Wildest Poster

Universal Special: The Wildest Short Film1958Self

The Big Record Poster

The Big Record TV Series1957Self

The Frank Sinatra Show Poster

The Frank Sinatra Show TV Series1957Self

The Tonight Show Starring Jack Paar Poster

The Tonight Show Starring Jack Paar TV Series1957Self

The Dinah Shore Chevy Show Poster

The Dinah Shore Chevy Show TV Series1956Self

The George Gobel Show Poster

The George Gobel Show TV Series1954Self

The Red Skelton Hour Poster

The Red Skelton Hour TV Series1951Daisy June

The Colgate Comedy Hour Poster

The Colgate Comedy Hour TV Series1950Self

What's My Line? Poster

What's My Line? TV Series1950Self - Mystery Guest

Perry Como's Kraft Music Hall Poster

Perry Como's Kraft Music Hall TV Series1948Self

The Ed Sullivan Show Poster

The Ed Sullivan Show TV Series1948Singer

Stump the Stars Poster

Stump the Stars TV Series1947Self

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Love Ranch Poster

Love Ranch Feature Film2010

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