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Beverly Sills (1929–2007)
This vibrant, fine-humored coloratura was able to accomplish what most others of her ilk could or would not do -- she humanized opera and made it approachable to the masses. There were no diva-like traits in this star and the public absolutely adored her for it. Dubbed "America's Queen of Opera" in 1971 by Time magazine, Beverly Sills, the lovely ...
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Born:in Brooklyn, New York, USADied:(age 78) in New York City, New York, USA |
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Live from Lincoln Center
Herself - Host / Donna Fiorilla / Herself / Manon Lescaut / Performer / Rosina
(1976-2007)
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Actress (7 credits)
Actress (7 credits)
2007
The Metropolitan Opera HD Live
(TV Series)
Hseself - Special Guest Interviewer
Hseself - Special Guest Interviewer
- The First Emperor
(2007)
... Hseself - Special Guest Interviewer
1976-1981
Live from Lincoln Center
(TV Series)
Performer / Donna Fiorilla / Manon Lescaut / ...
Performer / Donna Fiorilla / Manon Lescaut / ...
- Beverly! Her Farewell Performance
(1981)
... Performer
- New York City Opera: The Turk in Italy
(1978)
... Donna Fiorilla
- New York City Opera: Manon
(1977)
... Manon Lescaut
- New York City Opera: The Barber of Seville
(1976)
... Rosina
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Soundtrack (2 credits)
Soundtrack (2 credits)
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Self (43 credits)
Self (43 credits)
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Archive footage (8 credits)
Archive footage (8 credits)
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Personal Details
Other Works:
Sang the radio commercial jingle for Rinso White detergent as a young girl.Height:
5' 8" (1.73 m)
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