Lena Horne
Lena Mary Calhoun Horne was an American singer, actress, dancer and civil rights activist. Horne's career spanned more than seventy years and covered film, television and theater.
Background
- Born in
- New York City
- Educated at
- Boys and Girls High SchoolGirls' High SchoolWashington High School
- Awards
- 🏆 Grammy Hall of Fame🏆 Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance🏆 Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award🏆 Kennedy Center Honors🏆 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical
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Trending topics shown first"Don't be afraid to feel as angry or as loving as you can, because when you feel nothing, it's just death."
"One of my fondest personal memories was Lena Horne and Mike Douglas. We were booked to do "Here's to My Lady" and a prolonged medley together on a Kraft Music Hall Special. I was so thrilled, I kept m…"
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Timeline
1917
Born
Birth2010
Died
Death
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