Dolly Parton

The first cloned mammal was a sheep named "Dolly" in honor of Dolly Parton, because it was cloned from a mammary cell. Stage Plays:. Library of Congress for her contributions to the cultural heritage of the United States. Her second husband was British film producer Kip Gowans. On April 14, 2004, she was awarded the Living Legend medal by U.S. Her first husband was Bill Colleran, an American television producer, with whom she had a son and daughter. She has recorded several times with Melissa Etheridge. Lee Remick has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6104 Hollywood Blvd.

Parton has said that as a little girl she always idolized the outcasts in her town (such as prostitutes, whose long fingernails and big blonde wigs inspired Parton) and that has continued in her adult years. She received a Tony Award nomination in 1966 for her role as a blind woman terrorized by drug smugglers in "Wait Until Dark" (the character was played by Audrey Hepburn in the film version). Parton is unique among country music stars in that she is admired and acclaimed by fans from all walks of life, and has strong ties to the gay community. Remick was educated at the Hewitt School, Barnard College, Swaboda Ballet School and became an actress in motion pictures, on stage, and in television dramas and miniseries. Although she has admitted to having some amount of cosmetic surgery (notably a breast lift), rumors that she has also had some breast augmentation surgery remain unsubstantiated. Born in Quincy, Massachusetts, she died of a recurrence of kidney cancer in Los Angeles, California at the age of 55. She reportedly turned down several offers to pose for Playboy magazine and similar publications. Lee Remick (December 14, 1935 - July 2, 1991), was an American actress.

She often mocked this reputation with quips such as "I would have burned my bra in the 60s but it would have taken the fire department three days to put it out" or "the reason I have a small waist and small feet is that nothing grows well in the shade". The Seven Year Itch. Parton's physical trademark is her large bust. Brigadoon. After being dropped by country radio stations' playlists in the mid-1990s she re-discovered her roots by recording a series of critically acclaimed bluegrass albums including Grammy Award-winning Little Sparrow (2001) which was the theme tune of the very popular movie of the same name. Annie Get Your Gun. In 1981, Parton also earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song for the title track to the film Nine to Five. A Little Night Music.

As Parton owned the song, she raked in huge profits from Houston's cover. Wait Until Dark, (1966). Houston's version became the best-selling hit written and performed by a female vocalist, with worldwide sales of 12 million. Anyone Can Whistle, (1964). In 1992, "I Will Always Love You" was performed by Whitney Houston on The Bodyguard soundtrack. Mistral’s Daughter, (1984) TV mini-series. In 1982, Parton recorded a second version of that song for the film The Best Little Whorehouse of Texas; the second version proved to be another #1 C&W hit and also managed to reach the pop charts going to US #53. Tribute, (1980).

Parton refused and that decision is credited with helping make her many millions of dollars in royalties over the years. The Europeans, (1979). Dolly was interested until Presley's manager, Colonel Tom Parker, told her she would have to sign over some of the profits if Elvis recorded the song. The Omen, (1976). Around the same time, Elvis Presley wanted to cover the song. Sometimes a Great Notion, (1971). In 1974, her version of "I Will Always Love You" was released going up to #1 on the C&W charts, though it never charted anywhere else. The Detective, (1968).

Her Coat of Many Colors has become a classic in the field, as have a number of others. Baby the Rain Must Fall, (1965). Parton is a hugely successful songwriter, having begun by writing country songs with strong elements of folk music in them based upon her upbringing in humble mountain surroundings. Days of Wine and Roses, (1962) (nominated for an Oscar). Parton thus put something back into the community where she was born and raised. Experiment in Terror, (1962). This region of the U.S., like most areas of Appalachia, traditionally has been characterized by economic poverty. Wild River, (1960).

She invested much of her earnings into business ventures in her native East Tennessee, notably Pigeon Forge which includes a theme park named Dollywood, resulting in a thriving tourism industry drawing visitors from large parts of the southeastern and midwestern US, notably, Tennessee, Kentucky and Ohio. Anatomy of a Murder, (1959). Parton is also a shrewd businesswoman. The Long, Hot Summer, (1958). Her last starring role was in 1992's Straight Talk, with James Woods. A Face in the Crowd, (1957). Parton was very selective about her future film material, but did have successes in The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas and in a supporting role in Steel Magnolias.

Parton agreed to be in the film, and went on to steal the notices and score a major hit with the title song. She felt Parton was perfect for the role. Fonda was looking for a brassy Southern woman for a supporting role in her new film, 9 to 5. In 1980 Parton was sitting next to actress Jane Fonda on a plane.

Her work of the late 1990s and beyond has moved towards bluegrass and more traditional folk styles. Despite originally being typecast in many circles as a "Country and Western" singer, Parton later had even greater commercial success as a pop singer and actress. She took to the Nashville Sound many traditional, folkloric elements from East Tennessee and popular music. She moved to Nashville in 1964, and in 1967 was invited to join the weekly syndicated country music television program hosted by Porter Wagoner, with whom she became half of a highly successful duet team.

Born in Sevierville, Tennessee, the fourth of 12 children, she started her entertainment career singing on local radio and television in eastern Tennessee. Dolly Rebecca Parton (born January 19, 1946) is an American country music singer, songwriter and actress. Nine to Five (1980). The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas (1982).

Rhinestone (1984). Steel Magnolias (1989). Straight Talk (1992). 1983 "Islands in the Stream" (with Kenny Rogers) #1 US, #7 UK.

1981 "9 to 5" #1 US. 1980 "Starting Over Again" #36 US. 1979 "Baby I'm Burnin'" #25 US. 1978 "Two Doors Down" #19 US.

1978 "I Will Always Love You" (rerecorded version for the film The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas) #53 US. 1978 "Here You Come Again" #3 US. 1978 "Heartbreaker" #38 US. 1976 "Jolene" #7 UK.

2003 "Ultimate" #17 UK. 2002 "Halos & Horns" #37 UK. 2001 "Gold - The Hits Collection" #23 UK. 2001 "Little Sparrow" #30 UK.

1997 "A Life in Music - Ultimate Collection" #38 UK. 1993 "Slow Dancing with the Moon" #16 US. 1993 "Honky Tonk Angels" #42 US. 1991 "Eagle When She Flies" #24 US.

1981 "9 to 5 and Odd Jobs" #11 US. 1979 "Great Balls of Fire" #40 US. 1978 "Dolly Parton/Both Sides" #24 UK. 1978 "Here You Come Again" #20 US.

1978 "Heartbreaker" #27 US.