About Joan Whitney Kramer
Lived 1914 – 1990 (aged 76). Joan Whitney Kramer was an American singer-songwriter, composer, actor, singer and songwriter.
Joan Whitney Kramer (June 26, 1914 – July 12, 1990), also known as Zoe Parenteau and Joan Whitney, was an American singer and songwriter.
Early years Born as Zoe Parenteau in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on June 26, 1914, Parenteau received her early music training while singing in the choir of the church she attended.
She subsequently attended Finch College in New York City.
Whitney subsequently married her mentor and collaborator, Alex Kramer. She and Kramer had one son, Doren, while living in Forest Hills, New York. "Christmas Roses" (1952)
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Who was Joan Whitney Kramer?
American singer and songwriter (1914-1990)
When was Joan Whitney Kramer born?
Joan Whitney Kramer was born on 26 June 1914 in Pittsburgh.
When did Joan Whitney Kramer die?
Joan Whitney Kramer died on 12 July 1990.
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Joan Whitney Kramer was a singer-songwriter, composer, actor, singer and songwriter.
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Joan Whitney Kramer was American.
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