Kay Thompson
Actor · Music Arranger · Book · Songs
Born Nov 9, 1909 · Saint Louis, Missouri, USA
Active 1945–1998
Kay Thompson (November 9, 1909 — July 2, 1998) was an American author, composer, musician, actress and singer. She is best known as the creator of the Eloise children's books.
Filmography
Funny Face (1957) — Maggie PrescottEloise at Christmastime (2003) — BookEloise at the Plaza (2003) — BookThe Harvey Girls (1946) — Music ArrangerZiegfeld Follies (1945) — Songs · VocalsMe, Eloise (2006) — BookPlayhouse 90 (1956) — BookWeek-End at the Waldorf (1945) — Music ArrangerThe Kid from Brooklyn (1946) — MatronThrill of a Romance (1945) — Hotel Guest (uncredited)Tell Me That You Love Me, Junie Moon (1970) — Miss GregoryOne Pair of Eyes (1967)Great Lady Has an Interview (1954) — SongsWho Killed Julie Greer? (1961) — Mrs. PierceEloise (1956) — BookEloise — Novel