Ketty Lester rose to prominence after releasing her massive hit album Love Letters, which debuted at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100, #2 on the R&B chart, and #4 on the UK Singles Chart after a few years of singing in church and the school choir. Prior to music, Lester had a burgeoning acting career, starring in a slew of blockbuster films and TV shows, including Uplight, Blacula, Street Knight, and a slew of others.

Ketty Lester’s age, bio, and parents

Ketty Lester was born on August 16, 1934, to farmers in Hope, Arkansas, United States of America. She was raised in a blended family. Lester has fourteen siblings in total. Her ethnicity is Afro-American, and she is an American citizen. Everything regarding the artist’s familial history has been kept a secret.

Lester came to California in 1955 after earning a scholarship and studied in nursing at San Francisco City College. Her love of music began at a young age when she began singing in church and the school chorus. She was also a contestant on the popular game show You Bet Your Life in the 1950s.

Ketty Lester’s Wiki And Professional Career

After returning to California, Ketty Lester recorded her debut single Queen for a Day for the Everest label. After being introduced to record producers and songwriters Lincoln Mayorga and Ed Cobb of The Four Preps and The Piltdown Men by late popular comic recording singer Dorothy Shay, Ketty released a single “I’m a Fool to Want You” b/w “Love Letters” in 1961.

Lester’s smash album Love Letters, which debuted at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1962, #2 on the R&B chart, and #4 on the UK Singles Chart, was a huge success. It went on to sell over a million copies. She also toured the United Kingdom with the Everly Brothers in 1962. In 1964, the actress received a Theatre World Award for her outstanding performance in the off-Broadway production “Cabin in the Sky.”

By the early 1970s, the singer had made a seamless shift from her successful music career to acting. Lester starred in the TV series Julia from 1968 to 1971. She also starred in a number of successful films, including Uptight, Uptown Saturday Night, and The Prisoner of Second Avenue.

House Party 3 was her next TV appearance, in which she played Aunt Lucy alongside Gilbert Gottfried and others. She starred in the TV series Little House on the Prairie from 1977 to 1983, starring Melissa Gilbert, Matthew Labyorteaux, and Jonathan Gilbert.

Ketty Lester’s Salary And Net Worth

Ketty Lester has made a name for herself in the music and acting worlds. Not only has she achieved recognition, but she has also amassed a substantial sum of money. Her net worth is estimated to be around $2 million, according to certain reports.

Lester was also a popular television personality in the 1970s and 1980s. She has been in scores of successful films and television series, which contributes significantly to her net worth. Lester also starred alongside Bernie Mac, Gilbert Gottfried, Michael Colyar, Tisha Campbell, and others in the 1994 comedy House Party 3. The film earned a total of $19.2 million worldwide. The artist was compensated well as a result of such successful films.

More details about her home and automobiles are yet to be disclosed.

Ketty Lester’s Husband, Relationship, And Married Life

Ketty Lester has kept a low profile when it comes to her personal life. Lester has never spoken about her romance, husband/boyfriend, or dating/married life, despite her celebrity and decade-long acting and music career.

Lester has always been a Democrat. She isn’t as active on social media sites like Facebook and Instagram as she once was.

Ketty Lester’s Age and Height: How Old Is She?

Ketty Lester is 84 years old as of 2019.
Lester’s stature: She is 172cm tall, or 5ft 8 inches.