Eartha Kitt biography
Eartha Kitt was an American singer and actress, born on 17 January 1927 in North, who died on 25 December 2008.
Eartha Kitt's screen career began in 1948 with Casbah.
Eartha Kitt appeared in 29 films and 25 television or streaming titles between 1948 and 2009.
Eartha Kitt is remembered for Batman, The Emperor's New Groove.
Honours include Annie Award and star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
- Also known as
- Eartha Mae Kitt, Eartha Mae Keith
- Born
- 17 January 1927
- Died
- 25 December 2008 (aged 81)
- Birthplace
- North
- Work
- Actor, Singer, Dancer, Voice actor, Comedian
- Film industries
- Hollywood and beyond
- Years active
- 1944 to 2008
- Known for
- Batman, The Emperor's New Groove
- Awards
- Annie Award
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Eartha Kitt filmography
29 films and 25 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | And Then Came Love | Mona | ||
| 2005 | Preaching to the Choir | Ms. Nettie | ||
| 2005 | Kronk's New Groove | Yzma | Voice role; direct-to-video | |
| 2003 | Holes | Madame Zeroni | ||
| 2000 | The Emperor's New Groove | Yzma | Voice role | |
| 1998 | The Jungle Book: Mowgli's Story | Bagheera | Voice role | |
| 1998 | I Woke Up Early the Day I Died | Cult Leader | ||
| 1997 | Ill Gotten Gains | The Wood | Voice role | |
| 1996 | Harriet the Spy | Agatha K. Plummer | ||
| 1993 | Fatal Instinct | First Trial Judge | ||
| 1992 | Boomerang | Lady Eloise | ||
| 1991 | Ernest Scared Stupid | Old Lady Hackmore | ||
| 1990 | Living Doll | Mrs. Swartz | ||
| 1989 | Erik the Viking | Freya | ||
| 1987 | The Pink Chiquitas | Betty / The Meteor | Voice role | |
| 1987 | Master of Dragonard Hill | Naomi | ||
| 1987 | Dragonard | Naomi | ||
| 1985 | The Serpent Warriors | Snake Priestess | ||
| 1979 | Butterflies in Heat | Lola | ||
| 1975 | Friday Foster | Madame Rena | ||
| 1971 | Up the Chastity Belt | Scheherazade | ||
| 1965 | Uncle Tom's Cabin | Singer | Uncredited role | |
| 1965 | Synanon | Betty | ||
| 1961 | Saint of Devil's Island | Annette | ||
| 1958 | St. Louis Blues | Gogo Germaine |
Show all 29 films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Anna Lucasta | Anna Lucasta | ||
| 1957 | The Mark of the Hawk | Renee | ||
| 1951 | Paris Is Always Paris | Italian | ||
| 1948 | Casbah | Uncredited |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Wonder Pets! | Cool Cat | ||
| 2007 | American Dad! | Fortune Teller | Voice role; Episode: "Dope and Faith" | |
| 2006 | The Emperor's New School | Yzma | Main cast; Voice role | |
| 2002 | My Life as a Teenage Robot | Queen Vexus | Voice role; 7 episodes | |
| 2001 | The Feast of All Saints | Lola Dede | Television film | |
| 2001 | Santa, Baby! | Emerald | Voice role; Television film | |
| 2000 | Welcome to New York | June | 2 episodes | |
| 2000 | Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child | The Snow Queen | Voice role; Episode: "The Snow Queen" | |
| 1999 | The Famous Jett Jackson | Albertine Whethers | Episode: "Field of Dweebs" | |
| 1998 | The Wild Thornberrys | Lioness #1 | Voice role; Episode: "Flood Warning" | |
| 1995 | The Magic School Bus | Mrs. Franklin | Voice role; Episode: "Going Batty" | |
| 1995 | New York Undercover | Mrs. Stubbs | Episode: "Student Affairs" | |
| 1995 | Living Single | Jacqueline Richards | Episode: "He Works Hard for the Money" | |
| 1993 | Matrix | Sister Rowena | Episode: "Moths to a Flame" | |
| 1993 | Jack's Place | Isabel Lang | Episode: "The Seventh Meal" | |
| 1985 | Miami Vice | Santería Priestess Chata | Episode: "Whatever Works" | |
| 1983 | A Night on the Town | Unknown role | Television film | |
| 1978 | To Kill a Cop | Paula | Television film | |
| 1978 | Police Woman | Amelia | Episode: "Tigress" | |
| 1974 | The Protectors | Carrie Blaine | Episode: "A Pocketful of Posies" | |
| 1972 | Lieutenant Schuster's Wife | Lady | Television film | |
| 1967 | Mission: Impossible | Tina Mara | Episode: "The Traitor" | |
| 1967 | Batman | Selina Kyle / Catwoman | 5 episodes | |
| 1965 | I Spy | Angel | Episode: "The Loser" | |
| 1965 | Ben Casey | Danielle Taylor | Episode: "A Horse Named Stravinsky" (4.31; 5/17/1965) |