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Beverly Sills (1929–2007)

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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... See full bio »

Born:

Belle Miriam Silverman
in Brooklyn, New York, USA

Died:

(age 78) in New York City, New York, USA
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Filmography

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2007 The Metropolitan Opera HD Live (TV series)
Hseself - Special guest interviewer
– The First Emperor (2007) … Hseself - Special guest interviewer (uncredited)
 
1979 The Metropolitan Opera Presents (TV series)
Norina
– Don Pasquale (1979) … Norina
 
1976-1978 Live from Lincoln Center (TV series)
Donna Fiorilla / Manon Lescaut / Rosina
– 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
 
1976 Sills and Burnett at the Met (TV movie)
 
1976 La traviata (TV movie)
Violetta
 
1975 The CBS Festival of Lively Arts for Young People (TV series)
– Danny Kaye's Look-In at the Metropolitan Opera (1975)
 
1975 Roberto Devereux (TV movie)
Queen Elisabeth
 
1974 The Daughter of the Regiment (TV movie)
Marie
 
1938 Uncle Sol Solves It (short)
Singer
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (1 title)
2002 He Loves Me... He Loves Me Not (performer: "'Belle nuit, ô nuit d'amour' from LES CONTES D'HOFFMANN")
 
Show ShowSelf (36 titles)
1978-2007 Live from Lincoln Center (TV series)
Herself - Host / Herself
– Lincoln Center Special: Lincoln Center Festival: "A Gala Night At Alice Tully Hall" (2007) … Herself - Host
– American Songbook: Audra McDonald & Friends - Build a Bridge (2006) … Herself - Host
– New York Philharmonic Opening Night Gala Concert (2006) … Herself - Host
– Mostly Mozart Opening Night Concert (2006) … Herself - Host
– The Light in the Piazza (2006) … Herself - Host
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2007 The Metropolitan Opera HD Live (TV series)
Herself - Host
– Bellini's I Puritani (2007) … Herself - Host
 
2005 New York Philharmonic New Year's Eve Concert (TV movie)
Herself - Host
 
2000 The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts (TV special documentary)
Herself
 
1998 Biography (TV series documentary)
Herself
– Enrico Caruso: Voice of the Century (1998) … Herself
 
1997 Charlie Rose (TV series)
Herself - Guest
– Episode dated 21 July 1997 (1997) … Herself - Guest
 
1996 Jeopardy! (TV series)
Herself - Celebrity Contestant
– 1996 Celebrity Jeopardy! Game 1 (1996) … Herself - Celebrity Contestant
 
1994 The Annual Friars Club Tribute Presents a Salute to Barbara Walters (TV movie)
Herself
 
1991 A Conversation with Dinah (TV series)
Herself
 
1981-1989 Great Performances (TV series)
Herself / Herself - Hostess
– The New Moon (1989) … Herself - Hostess
– A Lincoln Center Special: Beverly! Her Farewell Performance (1981) … Herself
 
1988 Lerner and Loewe: Broadway's Last Romantics (TV movie)
Herself
 
1986 Gala of Stars 1986 (TV special documentary)
Herself - Host
 
1985 The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts (TV special)
Herself - Honoree
 
1985 New York, New York (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 25 April 1985 (1985) … Herself
 
1985 Fozzie's Muppet Scrapbook (video)
Herself
 
1984 Gala of Stars 1984 (TV movie)
Herself - Host
 
1982 All-Star Party for Carol Burnett (TV movie)
Herself
 
1982 Today (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 20 January 1982 (1982) … Herself
 
1981 Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color (TV series)
Herself
– Walt Disney: One Man's Dream (1981) … Herself
 
1981 John Denver: Music and the Mountains (TV special)
 
1981 Gala of Stars 1981 (TV movie)
Herself - Host
 
1980 The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts (TV special)
Herself
 
1980 Beverly Sills in Concert (TV movie)
Herself
 
1979 The Muppet Show (TV series)
Herself
– Beverly Sills (1979) … Herself
 
1978 Rockette: A Holiday Tribute to Radio City Music Hall (TV special)
Herself
 
1978 The CBS Festival of Lively Arts for Young People (TV series)
Herself - Hostess
– Music and Your Emotions (1978) … Herself - Hostess
 
1978 Good Morning America (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 24 January 1978 (1978) … Herself
 
1977 The Television Critics Circle Awards (TV movie)
Herself
 
1977 Jimmy Carter's Inaugural Gala (TV movie)
Herself
 
1976 The 28th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Co-Presenter: Classical & Children's Awards
 
1975 Profile in Music: Beverly Sills Festival (TV documentary)
Herself
 
1971-1973 The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (TV series)
Herself / Herself - Musical Guest
– Episode dated 19 July 1973 (1973) … Herself
– Episode dated 23 March 1973 (1973) … Herself - Musical Guest
– Episode dated 23 March 1972 (1972) … Herself
– Episode dated 15 November 1971 (1971) … Herself
– Episode dated 23 September 1971 (1971) … Herself
 
1970-1971 The David Frost Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #3.112 (1971) … Herself
– Episode #2.231 (1970) … Herself
– Episode #2.163 (1970) … Herself
 
1970 The Merv Griffin Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 24 November 1970 (1970) … Herself
 
1970 The Mike Douglas Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 5 August 1970 (1970) … Herself
 
1969 First Tuesday (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #1.5 (1969) … Herself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (4 titles)
2007 American Masters (TV series documentary)
 
1997 Great Moments in Opera (TV movie)
Herself
 
1994 Carol Burnett: The Special Years (TV documentary)
Herself
 
1991 The Very Best of the Ed Sullivan Show 2 (TV special)
Herself
 
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Personal Details

Other Works:

Sang the radio commercial jingle for Rinso White detergent as a young girl.

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2 Print Biographies  | 12 Articles  | 1 Magazine Cover Photo  | See more »

Height:

5' 8" (1.73 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

One of the things that separates the two-legged creatures from the four-legged ones is compassion. - 2005 benefit for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society See more »

Trivia:

Never smoked. See more »

Nickname:

Bubbles See more »

Star Sign:

Gemini