Date of Death: December 25, 2008 (81)
Birth Place: Columbia, SC, USA
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Kitt had an enduring international career that spanned theatre, cabaret, television and the recording industry. She won the 2007 Emmy Award for her performance as the voice of Yzma in Disney's series The Emperor's New School; she had been nominated twice for a Grammy Award and three times for a Tony Award, one for the title role of Mrs. Patterson in 1955 (a part she later played at Westport Country Playhouse); Timbuktu! in 1978 and The Wild Party in 2000. In 2003, Kitt appeared as Liliane Le Fleur in the revival of Nine, The Musical.
Eartha Kitt, The Wild Party (New York Shakespeare Festival)
Eartha Kitt , The Wild Party
Eartha Kitt , Timbuktu!
Eartha Kitt has appeared on Broadway in 9 shows.
Eartha Kitt has appeared on London's West End in 1 shows.
Eartha Kitt's first West End show was Follies which opened in 1987
Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Wild Party (New York Shakespeare Festival) Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for The Wild Party and Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Musical (Tony Awards) for Timbuktu! .
Outstanding Featured Actress - Musical (Drama Desk Awards) for The Wild Party (New York Shakespeare Festival).
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