Nora Bayes (3 October 1880 - 19 March 1928) was a popular United States entertainer of the early 20th century. Born Rachel Eleonora Goldberg to a Jewish family in Chicago, Illinois, Bayes was performing professionally in vaudeville in Chicago by age 19. She toured from San Francisco, California to New York City and became a star both on vaudeville and Broadway. She was an accomplished singer, comedian and actor. In 1908, she married singer/songwriter Jack Norworth. The two toured together and were credited for collaborating on a number of tunes, including their huge hit Shine On, Ha… read more
Nora Bayes (3 October 1880 - 19 March 1928) was a popular United States entertainer of the early 20th century. Born Rachel Eleonora Goldberg to a Jewish family in Chicago, Illinois, Bayes was performing professionally in vaudeville in Chicago by age 19. She toured from San Francisco, Californ… read more
Nora Bayes (3 October 1880 - 19 March 1928) was a popular United States entertainer of the early 20th century. Born Rachel Eleonora Goldberg to a Jewish family in Chicago, Illinois, Bayes was performing professionally in vaudeville in Chicago by age 19. She toured from San Francisco, California to New York City and became a star both on vaudeville and Broadway. S… read more