| First Name | Kay |
| Last Name | Kyser |
| Full Name at Birth | James King Kern Kyser |
| Other Names | Kay KyserThe Ol` Perfessor |
| Age | 80 (age at death) |
| Date of Birth | June 18, 1905 |
| Birthplace | Rocky Mount, North Carolina |
| Date of Death | July 23, 1985 |
| Location of Death | Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA |
| Cause of Death | Heart attack |
| Build | Average |
| Hair Color | Brown - Light |
| Star Sign | Gemini |
| Religion | Christian Science |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Nationality | American |
| University | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
| Occupation Category | Singer |
| Claim to Fame | Theme Song: Thinking of You, His graduation outfit, Catchphrase: |
| Music Genre | Jazz |
| Music Style | Comedy, Dance Bands, Swing, Sweet Bands, Comedy/Spoken, Big Band, Easy Listening, Vocal, Instrumental Pop, Traditional Pop |
| Music Mood | Cheerful, Confident, Lively, Amiable/Good-Natured, Rousing, Light, Earnest, Exuberant, Sentimental, Energetic, Warm, Happy, Joyous, Passionate, Smooth |
| Instrument | Leader |
| Official Website | kaykyser.netibiblio.org |
| Father | Kimberly KyserAmanda KyserCarroll Amanda Kyser |
| Friends | Edgar Bergan |
James Kern (“Kay”) Kyser (June 18, 1905 – July 23, 1985) was a popular bandleader and radio personality of the 1930s and 1940s.
Selected Kay Kyser film and TV show credits: