Birth name Eartha Mae Keith, born in North, South Carolina.

Her name can be seen on a Marquee in the famous cult film Plan 9 From Outer Space.

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.

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."

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 by Jimmy Carter who took office in January of 1977.

Ranked #89 on VH1`s 100 Greatest Women of Rock N Roll

Measurements: 35-23-35 (as Catwoman), (Source: Celebrity Sleuth magazine)

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.

Daughter, Kitt Shapiro. Grandchildren, Justin, 8, and Rachel, 4.