Cissy King Net Worth
Publish date: 2024-08-26
Claire Yvonne King net worth is
$20 Million
Claire Yvonne King Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family
Cissy King (born Claire Yvonne King on January 3, 1946) is an American-born singer and dancer best known as a featured performer on The Lawrence Welk Show television program.King was born in Trinidad, Colorado. Her father was a geologist employed by an oil company. The family relocated to Albuquerque, New Mexico when Cissy was three.An accomplished dancer since she was a toddler, Cissy, along with her brother John, won first place at the National Ballroom Dancing Championships in San Francisco, California when she was fourteen. They captured first place two more times and were also named U.S Ballroom Couple Of The Year. Later, when attending the University of New Mexico, she majored in recreation and physical education and was a cheerleader, gymnast, and was on the synchronized swim team. She continued to dance, in various ballroom competitions and on stage such as the Six Flags Over Texas campus revue.In 1967, Cissy became Bobby Burgess' dance partner on The Lawrence Welk Show when his first partner, Barbara Boylan left to get married. For the next dozen years, she became one of the most popular performers on the show with her vivacious personality, singing talents and her natural dance moves. In 1974, she was honored with the Dance Masters of America award for outstanding contributions to the field of dance.After leaving the show in late 1978, she continued to perform, dancing for several years with her own solo act "Two Fellows"; and acting in the Broadway touring production of Always Patsy.Today, King lives in Albuquerque, where she continues to dance, and is active in creating new shows in major venues across her home state. | Full Name | Claire Yvonne King |
| Net Worth | $20 Million |
| Date Of Birth | January 3, 1946 |
| Place Of Birth | Trinidad, Colorado, USA |
| Height | 5' 3½" (1.61 m) |
| Occupation | Singer |
| Profession | Soundtrack |
| Nicknames | Cissy King, King, Cissy |
| Star Sign | Capricorn |
| # | Fact |
|---|---|
| 1 | At age 14, she and her brother John won first place in the "Seniors" division at the National Ballroom Dancing Championships in San Francisco, California |
| 2 | Attended the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque |
Soundtrack
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Lawrence Welk Show | 1969-1975 | TV Series performer - 6 episodes |
Thanks
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Welk's TV Treasures | 2007 | TV Movie documentary special thanks |
Self
| Title | Year | Status | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Welk: Milestones & Memories - A Musical Family Reunion | 2001 | TV Movie | Herself |
| The Lawrence Welk Show | 1967-1979 | TV Series | Herself - Dancer / Herself |
| The Mike Douglas Show | 1976 | TV Series | Herself - Dancer |
| The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | 1973 | TV Series | Herself |
Archive Footage
Known for movies
The Lawrence Welk Show (1967-1979)
as Herself - Dancer / Herself
Lawrence Welk: Milestones & Memories - A Musical Family Reunion (2001)
as Herself
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1973)
as Herself
The Mike Douglas Show (1976)
as Herself - Dancer
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