Leah Ray Biography: Parents, Height, Ethnicity, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Movies, Songs, Husband, Children  

Leah Ray Hubbard, known professionally as Leah Ray, emerged in the 1930s as a singer and actress during the Big Band era.

Her initial recognition came from her performances with prominent orchestras, notably those led by Phil Harris and Tommy Dorsey.

Ray’s transition to film began with her screen debut in the 1934 short film “Going Spanish,” alongside Bob Hope.

She subsequently appeared in several feature films, including “One in a Million” (1936), “The Holy Terror” (1937), and “Sing and Be Happy” (1937).

Profile

• Full name: Leah Ray Hubbard
• Date of birth: February 16, 1915
• Age as of 2025: Deceased
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
• State of origin: Virginia
• Nationality: American
• Profession: Singer and Actress
• Height: 5 feet 6 inches
• Parents: Joseph Edward Hubbard (father); Leah Ray Moore Hubbard (mother)
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: David Abraham “Sonny” Werblin (m. March 27, 1938 – d. November 21, 1991)
• Children: Robert Werblin, Thomas Werblin, Hubbard Werblin
• Relationship status: Widowed (as of 1991)
• Religion: N/A
• Ethnicity: White
• Net worth: $1–5 million

Early Life and Education

Leah Ray Hubbard was born on February 16, 1915, in Norfolk, Virginia. She grew up in Virginia, where she was introduced to music at an early age. Her mother, Leah Ray Moore Hubbard, played a significant role in her early life and career, even serving as her stand-in during film productions.

Information about her father, Joseph Edward Hubbard, is known, but details regarding any siblings are not publicly documented. Further information regarding her formal education, including the schools she attended, the year she graduated, and her major, are not reported.

Personal Life

While performing with the Phil Harris orchestra, Leah Ray met David Abraham “Sonny” Werblin, an executive at the Music Corporation of America. The couple married on March 27, 1938. Together, they had three sons: Robert, Thomas, and Hubbard. Their marriage lasted over five decades until Sonny Werblin died in 1991.

Career

Leah Ray began her career in the entertainment industry as a vocalist with prominent big band orchestras, including those led by Phil Harris and Tommy Dorsey. Her performances with these bands garnered attention, leading to opportunities in the film industry. Her screen debut was in the 1934 short film “Going Spanish,” featuring Bob Hope.

She went on to appear in several feature films throughout the 1930s, such as “One in a Million” (1936), “The Holy Terror” (1937), “Wake Up and Live” (1937), and “Sing and Be Happy” (1937). Beyond her entertainment pursuits, Leah Ray, alongside her husband, was involved in thoroughbred horse racing under the name Elberon Farm.

Net Worth

At the time of her death in 1999, Leah Ray‘s estimated net worth ranged between $1 million and $5 million. Her wealth was primarily accumulated through her career as a singer and actress, as well as her involvement in thoroughbred horse racing and philanthropic activities.

Death

Leah Ray passed away in her sleep on May 27, 1999, at her home in Rumson, New Jersey. She was 84 years old at the time of her death.

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Filmography

• Going Spanish (1934)
• One in a Million (1936)
• The Holy Terror (1937)
• Wake Up and Live (1937)
• Sing and Be Happy (1937)
• Thin Ice (1937)
• Walking Down Broadway (1938)