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Eartha Kitt (Eartha Mae Keith (Kitty Charles, Mother Eartha, Miss Kitt, Catwoman)) was born on 17 January, 1927 in North, South Carolina, USA, is an actress,soundtrack. Discover Eartha Kitt's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 81 years old?

Popular As Eartha Mae Keith (Kitty Charles, Mother Eartha, Miss Kitt, Catwoman)
Occupation actress,soundtrack
Age 81 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 17 January, 1927
Birthday 17 January
Birthplace North, South Carolina, USA
Date of death 25 December, 2008
Died Place Weston, Connecticut, USA
Nationality United States

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Eartha Kitt Height, Weight & Measurements

At 81 years old, Eartha Kitt height is 5' 2" (1.57 m) .

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Height 5' 2" (1.57 m)
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Who Is Eartha Kitt's Husband?

Her husband is William O. McDonald (6 June 1960 - 26 March 1964) ( divorced) ( 1 child)

Family
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Husband William O. McDonald (6 June 1960 - 26 March 1964) ( divorced) ( 1 child)
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Eartha Kitt Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Eartha Kitt worth at the age of 81 years old? Eartha Kitt’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from United States. We have estimated Eartha Kitt's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
Salary in 2023 Under Review
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Source of Income Actress

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Timeline

1927

Kitt's age was always a Mystery, until 1998, when a group of students from her hometown in South Carolina unearthed her birth certificate. The document revealed that her true birthday is January 17, 1927.

1946

Was inspired to go into show business after witnessing the wild applause that the audience gave José Ferrer after one of his stage performances as Cyrano de Bergerac in 1946.

1950

An out-of-wedlock child, Eartha Kitt was born in the cotton fields of South Carolina. Kitt's mother was a sharecropper of African-American and Cherokee Native American descent. Her father's identity is unknown. Given away by her mother, she arrived in Harlem at age nine. At 15, she quit high school to work in a Brooklyn factory. As a teenager, Kitt lived in friends' homes and in the subways. However, by the 1950s, she had sung and danced her way out of poverty and into the spotlight: performing with the Katherine Dunham Dance Troupe on a European tour, soloing at a Paris nightclub and becoming the toast of the Continent. Orson Welles called her "the most exciting girl in the world". She also spoke out on hard issues.

1953

On March 13, 1953, she recorded with Henri Rene and his Orchestra the American version of the French song "C'est si bon" which was written in 1947 by Henri Betti (music) and André Hornez (lyrics). The English lyrics were written by Jerry Seelen in 1949 but Eartha Kitt sings the song in French. Eartha Kitt sang the song in New Faces (1954) and in The Nanny: A Pup in Paris (1996). Her cover version has been used in several American films and television advertisements.

1954

Was in a relationship with Arthur M. Loew Jr. (1954-1955). Loew wanted to marry Eartha, but his mother disapproved of her son marrying a nonwhite.

1957

Her name can be seen on a marquee in the infamously terrible Edward D. Wood Jr. cult film Plan 9 from Outer Space (1957).

1960

Her husband, William O. McDonald, was a real estate developer. They were married from 1960 to 1964. They had one daughter: Kitt McDonald.

1966

She took over the role of Catwoman for the third and final season of the television series Batman (1966), replacing Julie Newmar.

1968

Was virtually exiled from the United States after making anti-war statements during a White House luncheon with Lady Bird Johnson in 1968. However, she was welcomed back to the White House in 1978 by Jimmy Carter who took office in January 1977, after a successful return to Broadway in the original production of the musical Timbuktu!.

1978

Was nominated twice for Broadway's Tony Award: in 1978, as Best Actress (Musical) for "Timbuktu!"; and in 2000, as Best Actress (Featured Role - Musical) for "The Wild Party".

1996

Was nominated in 1996 for a Grammy Award in traditional pop vocal performance for her album "Back in Business".

2014

She was a year older than Adam West, making her the first actress to play Selina Kyle/Catwoman who is older than the actor opposite her playing Bruce Wayne/Batman. The only other actress to achieve this is Camren Bicondova who was two years older than David Masouz on Gotham (2014-2019).