Dorothy Shay

Dorothy Shay
Dorothy Shay on Cresta Blanca Carnival circa 1940s
Background information
Birth nameDorothy Sims
Born(1921-04-21)April 21, 1921
Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
DiedOctober 22, 1978(1978-10-22) (aged 57)
Santa Monica, California, U.S.
GenresPop, novelty
Occupation(s)Singer
Actress
InstrumentVocals
Years active1945–1978
LabelsColumbia, Capitol, Imperial

Dorothy Shay (April 11, 1921 – October 22, 1978) was an American popular comedic recording artist in the late 1940s and early 1950s, who later became a character actress. She was known as the "Park Avenue Hillbillie".