Kay Thompson

Known for

Acting

Born

November 9, 1909

Birthplace

Saint Louis, Missouri, USA

Died

July 2, 1998 (aged 88)

Biography

Kay Thompson (November 9, 1909 — July 2, 1998) was an American author, composer, musician, actress and singer. She is best known as the creator of the Eloise children's books.

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Best known work

Funny Face

1957

Eloise at the Plaza

2003

Eloise at Christmastime

2003

Ziegfeld Follies

1945

The Harvey Girls

1946

That's Entertainment, Part II

1976

The Ed Sullivan Show

1948

Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story

2025

Liza with a "Z"

1972

Tell Me That You Love Me, Junie Moon

1970

Filmography

TBA
Eloise
Novel
2025
Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story
as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
2015
It's Me, Hilary: The Man Who Drew Eloise
as Self (archive footage)
2009
Kay Thompson: Think Pink!
as Self (archive footage)
2006
Me, EloiseTV
Book
2003
Eloise at Christmastime
Book
2003
Eloise at the Plaza
Book
1976
That's Entertainment, Part II
Thanks
1972
Liza with a "Z"
as Self - Audience Member (uncredited)
1970
Tell Me That You Love Me, Junie Moon
as Miss Gregory
1967
One Pair of EyesTV
1961
The Mike Douglas ShowTV
as Self (2 episodes)
1961
Who Killed Julie Greer?
as Mrs. Pierce
1957
Tonight Starring Jack PaarTV
as Self (2 episodes)
1957
Funny Face
as Maggie Prescott
1956
Eloise
as Herself, Book
1956
Heritage of Anger
as Self - Announcing Next Week's Show
1956
The Dinah Shore Chevy ShowTV
as Self (1 episode)
1956
Playhouse 90TV
as Herself (1 episode), Book
1956
CinépanoramaTV
as Self (1 episode)
1954
Great Lady Has an Interview
Songs
1948
The Ed Sullivan ShowTV
as Self (2 episodes)
1946
The Kid from Brooklyn
as Matron
1946
The Harvey Girls
Music Arranger
1945
Week-End at the Waldorf
Music Arranger