Lena Mary Calhoun Horne
| Sign | Cancer |
| Born | Jun 30, 1917 Brooklyn, New York City |
| Died | May 9, 2010 Manhattan, New York City |
| Age | Died at 92 |
Lena Horne | |
| Job | Actress |
| Years active | 1933-2000 |
| Top Roles | Georgia Brown, Herself, Selina Rogers, Herself, Herself in 'Love' |
| Top Genres | Musical, Comedy, Romance, Biographical, Western, Family |
| Top Topics | Musicians, Show Business, True Story (based on) |
| Top Collaborators | Cyd Charisse, June Allyson, Vincente Minnelli (Director), Virginia O'Brien |
| Shares birthday with | Susan Hayward, Glenda Farrell, Madge Bellamy see more.. |
Lena Horne Overview:
Legendary actress, Lena Horne, was born Lena Mary Calhoun Horne on Jun 30, 1917 in Brooklyn, New York City. Horne died at the age of 92 on May 9, 2010 in Manhattan, New York City .
MINI BIO:
Lithe, dynamic, barnstorming songstress who put more emotion into songs - hot or sweet - than some did into acting. Her splendid voice and pleasant personality made her the first black performer to sign a long-term contract with a major studio (MGM), but they frittered her away in all-black films and guest appearances. (Source: available at Amazon Quinlan's Film Stars).HONORS and AWARDS:
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She was honored with two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the categories of Recording and Motion Pictures. Horne was never nominated for an Academy Award.
BlogHub Articles:
Stormy Weather (1943): Bill Robinson and
By 4 Star Film Fan on May 20, 2020 From 4 Star FilmsStormy Weather, as a musical, is nearly unprecedented, and to my knowledge, there is only one other film to truly rival it as a spectacular showcase for African-American talents during this same period. That would be MGM’s Cabin in the Sky (1943). But it’s not simply the case that this i... Read full article
Quote: on Ava Gardner
By KC on Jan 20, 2019 From Classic MoviesImage Source She didn't feel she was born to rule. She felt that life was crappy and that a lot of people got mistreated for weird reasons and she liked to see people like each other. - Source... Read full article
Breaking Barriers:
By minooallen on Mar 10, 2017 From Classic Movie Hub BlogBreaking Barriers When signed a long-term contract with MGM it was a very big deal. The year was 1942 and prior to that no black actor had ever been privy to such lucrative contract with any major studio. More importantly, no black actor had ever wielded as much power in regard... Read full article
: a tribute
By Lindsey on Jun 30, 2013 From The Motion PicturesTMP celebrates a very special birthday today! One of my favorite performers of all time, Lena Mary Calhoun Horne, was born on June 30, 1917. Though she moved around the country quite a bit during her childhood, often traveling with her mother, by the 1930s Horne had made it back to her birth state o... Read full article
Monday Serenade: on Sesame Street
By KC on May 17, 2010 From Classic MoviesI found these Sesame Street clips as I was trotting down memory lane with (via YouTube). This is my favorite version of Bein' Green. (When I played the clip, an ad for True Blood popped up. Hmmm, I know this is vintage Sesame Street, but I still think they're a bit off target with their d... Read full article
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Lena Horne Quotes:
Marshal Frank Patch: Mean what?
Claire Quintana: About marrying me.
Marshal Frank Patch: Yeah.
Claire Quintana: When, Frank?
Marshal Frank Patch: Right now.
Claire Quintana: Can a bride have an hour to get ready?
Marshal Frank Patch: It'll take you that long?
Claire Quintana: Uh-huh.
Marshal Frank Patch: Well, all right, but hurry up.
Claire Quintana: Frank?
Marshal Frank Patch: Yeah?
Claire Quintana: What about the preacher? He might want to be in on this.
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