Elsie Janis
1889–1956 (age 67)
Entertainer
Biography
Elsie Janis, born in 1889, was a radiant entertainer who sang, acted, and wrote with warmth, earning the affectionate title “The Sweetheart of the American Expeditionary Forces” for her visits to troops during World War I.
She channeled her stage success into friendship with servicemen and philanthropic work, and Forest Lawn Memorial Park now keeps the calm presence of a singer whose voice once lifted countless spirits.