Christine Jorgensen

Entertainer

1926-05-30 – 1989-05-03

first American to become widely known for having sex reassignment surgery (1926-1989)

Christine Jorgensen, born George William Jorgensen Jr., was an American actress, singer, recording artist, and transgender activist. A trans woman, she was the first person to become widely known in the United States for having sex reassignment surgery.