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Judy Canova was a singer, comedienne, and actress born Juliette Canova on November 7, 1913, in Starke, Florida. She was the youngest of the Canova siblings, who performed as the Three Georgia Crackers in vaudeville and radio. Judy joined her siblings in the act and eventually became a solo singer on Rudy Vallee's radio show and with bandleader Paul Whiteman.
Judy's persona was defined by her angular figure, rubbery face, almond-shaped eyes, and tunnel-wide mouth. She made herself up to be purposely homely and was known for her cornpone humor, yodeling, and country bumpkin image. She was married four times, including to Bob Burns, a nationally known cracker-barrel radio and film personality.
Judy began her film career in the 1930s, starring in musical shorts and features, including "The Song of Fame" (1934) and "In Caliente" (1935). She signed with Republic Pictures in 1940 and appeared in about a dozen films, including "Scatterbrain" (1940),"Sis Hopkins" (1941),and "Joan of Ozark" (1942).
In addition to her film career, Judy had her own radio program, "The Judy Canova Show," which ran for 12 years from 1943 to 1955. She also made frequent appearances on other popular radio programs of the day, including "Bud Abbott and Lou Costello" and "Fred Allen's shows."
Judy's career slowed down in the 1950s, and she eventually abandoned the movies and radio. She formed her own TV production company, Caravan, Inc., in 1957, but her comebacks were brief and erratic. She continued to work occasionally, including in Las Vegas nightclubs and a tour of "No, No Nanette" in 1971.
Judy Canova died on August 3, 1983, at the age of 69, from cancer. She was buried in Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Glendale, California. The beloved Judy has been honored with two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for her contributions to both film and radio.
