Born Norma Dolores Egstrom in Jamestown, North Dakota, she first sang professionally over KOVC radio in Valley City, North Dakota. While performing on a local radio station, the program director suggested the young singer change her name to Peggy Lee.
After minor radio and club stints, Lee's big break came in 1941 when Benny Goodman hired her to be the girl singer in his band.
Lee voiced four different characters in Disney's 1955 movie Lady and the Tramp: Darling, Peg, and both the Siamese cats. She also wrote songs for the film.
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