Phoebe Snow was an American actress and singer best known for her hit song “Poetry Man,” as well as her appearances in various films and television shows, including “Running with Scissors” and “Kicking and Screaming.” Born Phoebe Ann Laub on July 17, 1950, she left a significant mark in the entertainment industry.
Personal and Family Life
Phoebe Snow was born in New York City and known for her unique stage name inspired by a fictional character that promoted clean coal. She was married to Philip Kearns from 1975 until their divorce in 1979, and they had one daughter, Valerie Rose, who was born with hydrocephalus. Despite the challenges, Snow cared deeply for Valerie, who lived to the age of thirty-one, defying earlier predictions about her life expectancy.
Career Highlights
Phoebe Snow gained fame in the music industry with her single “Poetry Man,” which reached the top of the charts in the 1970s. In addition to her music career, she appeared in various television shows and voice commercials, working with notable figures such as Donald Fagen and lending her voice to advertisements for brands like Bloomingdale’s and General Electric. Snow was also a close friend of singer Linda Ronstadt, with whom she collaborated on several occasions.
Death and Legacy
Phoebe Snow passed away on April 26, 2011, in Edison, New Jersey, due to complications from a brain hemorrhage. She was cremated, and her ashes were scattered in a private ceremony. Snow’s dedication to her daughter and her contributions to music and television have left a lasting legacy.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling Stone Magazine: The 10th Anniversary | 1977-11-25 | Self |
| Noah’s Arc: Jumping the Broom | 2008-10-26 | Female Singer |
| The Making and Meaning of ‘We Are Family’ | 2002-01-09 | Self |
| A Tribute to Muddy Waters – Live | 2003-10-20 | Herself |
| Bluesy Entertainment: Live | 2003-06-30 | Self |
| Hannah Montana | 2006-03-24 | Mrs. Schablansky |
| Throb | 1986-09-20 | |
| Blue’s Clues | 1996-09-08 | |
| The Rosie O’Donnell Show | 1996-06-10 | Self |
| Saturday Night Live | 1975-10-11 | Self – Musical Guest |
| The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | 1962-10-01 | Self |