Billie Holiday
| Born | April 7, 1915 |
| Hometown | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Height | 5'5" (1.65m) |
| Spouse | Louis McKay, Joe Guy (musician), Jimmy Monroe |
| Parents | Clarence Holiday |
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