Sandra Dee
American actress and model (1942–2005)
1942 — 2005
Quick Facts
Profession
American actress and model (1942–2005)
Born
April 23, 1942
Died
2005 (age ~63)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
actor, singer, model
United StatesBorn in BayonneDied in Thousand Oaks
1942
Born in Bayonne (1942-04-23)
1958
AwardGolden Globe Award for New Star of the Year – Actress
2005
Died in Thousand Oaks
About
Sandra Dee was an American actress. Dee began her career as a child model, working first in commercials and then film in her teenage years. Best known for her portrayal of ingénues, Dee earned a Golden Globe Award as one of the year's most promising newcomers for her performance in Robert Wise's Until They Sail (1957). She became a teenage star for her performances in Imitation of Life, Gidget and A Summer Place, which made her a household name.
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Who is Sandra Dee?+
Sandra Dee was an American actress. Dee began her career as a child model, working first in commercials and then film in her teenage years. Best known for her portrayal of ingénues, Dee earned a Golden Globe Award as one of the year's most promising newcomers for her performance in Robert Wise's Unt
What does the name Sandra mean?+
The name Sandra means "A female given name.. Etymology: A short form of Alexandra and, less often, of Cassandra.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Sandra Dee born?+
Sandra Dee was born on April 23, 1942.
When did Sandra Dee die?+
Sandra Dee died in 2005, at approximately 63 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name.. Etymology: A short form of Alexandra and, less often, of Cassandra.
The name Sandra is of Spanish origin, meaning "A female given name.. Etymology: A short form of Alexandra and, less often, of Cassandra.". It is traditionally a female name.
Other famous people named Sandra
Sandra — April 23, 1942
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
Animated, active, energetic
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
12 Oc
Dog — loyalty, guidance, faith
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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Guestbook
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
You made my script better than I wrote it.
— a filmmaker
That scene. You know the one. Oscar-worthy every time.
— a cinephile
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