| Full Name |
Lillian Roth |
| Date of Birth |
13 December 1910 |
| Place of Birth |
Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Date of Death |
12 May 1980 |
| Place of Death |
Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Citizenship / Country of Residence |
United States |
| Education |
Professional Children's School |
| Profession |
Singer, actress, author |
| Years of Activity |
c. 1917 - 1980 |
| Brief Information |
Lillian Roth was an American singer and actress who began her career as a child performer in vaudeville and achieved success in Broadway musicals and early sound films. Her career saw a resurgence following the publication of her best-selling 1954 autobiography, "I'll Cry Tomorrow." This book detailed her struggles with alcoholism and recovery, raising public awareness of addiction and leading to a film adaptation. |