Patty Andrews

Biography

Patty Andrews, born Patricia Marie on February 16, 1918, in Mound, Minnesota, began her entertainment career at a young age, appearing on local radio stations and at the Orpheum Theater in Minneapolis. She and her sisters Maxene and Lavern formed the Andrews Sisters, signing with Ted Mack's orchestra and later with Capitol Records, producing a string of hits including "Bei Mir Bist Du Schon" and "Don't Fence Me In". The group's popularity soared in the 1940s, with Andrews eventually pursuing a solo career after her sister Lavern joined her in studying dramatics.