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Lena Horne

Lena Horne (1917–2010) was an American actress, dancer and singer.

Also recorded as Lena Mary Calhoun Horne.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Lena Mary Calhoun Horne.

Born at New York City in 1917, died at New York City in 2010.

In detail

Lena Horne studied at Boys and Girls High School, Girls' High School and Washington High School. the recorded working language is English.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are traditional pop, pop, jazz and vocal jazz. The authority associates the name with Harlem Renaissance.

Residence is recorded at Brooklyn.

Distinctions recorded are Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical and Special Tony Award.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Lena Horne”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q112307: Lena Horne

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