Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
November 20, 1925
Died
June 21, 1990 (age 64)
Place of Birth
Springfield, Illinois, USA
Also Known As
Shirley Luster
Sharon Leslie
June Christy
Biography
June Christy (born Shirley Luster; November 20, 1925 – June 21, 1990) was an American singer, known for her work in the cool jazz genre and for her silky smooth vocals. Her success as a singer began with The Stan Kenton Orchestra. She pursued a solo career from 1954 and is best known for her debut album Something Cool.
Known For
TV
The Dick Cavett Show
Self - Guest
1968
TV
The Nat King Cole Show
1956
Film
Talk About a Lady
Singer with the Kenton Band
1946
Film
Nat King Cole & Friends Unforgettable Hits
Self (archive footage)
Film
Stan Kenton and His Orchestra
Herself - Singer
1947
Film
Jazz Voice - The Ladies sing Jazz Vol.2
Self (archive footage)
2006
Film
Let's Make Rhythm
June Christy
1947
Filmography
2006FilmJazz Voice - The Ladies sing Jazz Vol.2as Self (archive footage)1968TVThe Dick Cavett Showas Self - Guest1956TVThe Nat King Cole Show1947FilmLet's Make Rhythmas June Christy1947FilmStan Kenton and His Orchestraas Herself - Singer1946FilmTalk About a Ladyas Singer with the Kenton Band—FilmNat King Cole & Friends Unforgettable Hitsas Self (archive footage)