Gertrude Niesen

Gertrude Niesen
Niesen on Duffy's Tavern (1940)
Born(1911-07-08)July 8, 1911
New York City, U.S.
DiedMarch 27, 1975(1975-03-27) (aged 63)
Other namesGertrude Nissen
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • actress
Years active1934–1975
Spouse
Al Greenfield
(m. 1943)

Gertrude Niesen (July 8, 1911 – March 27, 1975)[citation needed] was an American torch singer, actress, comedian, and songwriter who achieved popular success in musicals and films in the 1930s and 1940s.