Years active
1943-1989
Stage Name(s)
MISORA Hibari
Category
Male Impersonator
Country of Origin
Japan
Birth – Death
1937-1989
Bio
MISORA Hibari (美空ひばり) was a singer and actress who symbolized the post-war era of Japan. During her career spanning over 40 years, she recorded 1500 songs including 517 original songs. Her first performance acting as a boy […]
Years active
1935 – mid-1950s
Stage Name(s)
Blackie Dennis
Category
Male Impersonator
Country of Origin
USA
Birth – Death
1911 – 1988
Bio
Blackie Dennis was a male impersonator from the mid-1930’s to the mid-1950’s who performed in the notorious nightclubs of New York City’s beloved bohemian neighborhood, Greenwich Village. She wore tuxedos and sharp suits […]
Years active
1913 – 1930
Stage Name(s)
Pip Wainfor, Phil Wainfor
Category
Male Impersonator
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Birth – Death
1899 – 1964
Bio
From 1913 to 1930, Violet Wainfor used the stage name Pip or Phil Wainfor to perform as a male impersonator in small halls and pubs in the United Kingdom and […]