About Betty George
Lived 1926 – 2007 (aged 81). Betty George was an American jazz musician.
Betty George (April 11, 1926 – November 16, 2007) was an American singer of Greek descent. She was a soloist during the big band era.
Biography George went to New York, where she sang with big bands including those of Artie Shaw, Glenn Miller, and Tommy Dorsey.
She worked for over 16 years with Milton Berle, and in 1953-1954 was a regular on The Jerry Lester Show, a variety program on ABC television.
Her Broadway credits include Ankles Aweigh (1955), As the Girls Go (1948), and Heaven on Earth (1948).
George recorded for Decca Records and CBS Studios.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Betty George?
American singer (1926–2007)
When was Betty George born?
Betty George was born on 11 April 1926 in Manchester.
When did Betty George die?
Betty George died on 16 November 2007 in North Greenbush.
What was Betty George's occupation?
Betty George was a jazz musician.
What nationality was Betty George?
Betty George was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Betty George. https://biography.guide/betty-george/
MLA: "Betty George." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/betty-george/.
Chicago: "Betty George." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/betty-george/.
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