Doris Day, born Doris Mary Anne Kappelhoff on April 3, 1922, in Cincinnati, Ohio, was an iconic American actress and singer. She began her career as a big band singer in 1939, achieving commercial success with hits like "Sentimental Journey" and "My Dreams Are Getting Better All the Time" with Les Brown and His Band of Renown.

Transitioning to a solo career, she recorded over 650 songs from 1947 to 1967, becoming one of the most popular and acclaimed singers of her time.

Her film career took off with her debut in "Romance on the High Seas" in 1948. She quickly became a leading Hollywood star, known for her roles in musicals, comedies, dramas, and thrillers. Some of her most memorable films include "Calamity Jane" (1953), "The Man Who Knew Too Much" (1956), and "Pillow Talk" (1959), for which she received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.

She also starred in "Move Over, Darling" (1963) and "The Thrill of It All" (1963), showcasing her versatility and charm.

In her personal life, Doris Day experienced several marriages. She was married to Al Jorden, George Weidler, Martin Melcher, and Barry Comden. Her marriage to Melcher was particularly significant as he managed her career and produced many of her films. After his death in 1968, she discovered that he had left her in financial debt, which led her to work in television to recover. She starred in "The Doris Day Show" from 1968 to 1973, which was well-received and helped her regain financial stability.

Her lifestyle was marked by her love for animals. She was a passionate animal welfare advocate, founding the Doris Day Animal Foundation and the Doris Day Animal League. Her dedication to animal rights earned her widespread admiration and respect.

Throughout her career, Doris Day received numerous awards and honors. She was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2004 and the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008. She also received the Cecil B. DeMille Award for Lifetime Achievement in Motion Pictures and was honored with three Grammy Hall of Fame Awards. Her contributions to entertainment and her philanthropic efforts have left a lasting legacy.

Doris Day passed away on May 13, 2019, at the age of 97 in Carmel Valley, California.