Maureen McGovern

About

Singer and actress on Broadway who sang "The Morning After" and who won the first Best Original Song Oscar Award in 1976.

Before Fame

She worked as a secretary by day and sang as part of the folk band Sweet Rain by night.

Trivia

Due to financial troubles, she changed her name and assumed a new life as a secretary in Marina Del Rey.

Family Life

She was from an Irish family, born to parents James Terrence McGovern and Mary Rita.

Associated With

Her first concert was filled with songs by George Gershwin.