Marian Anderson

Marian Anderson

American contralto
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Marian Anderson (February 27, 1897 – April 8, 1993) was an American contralto. She performed a wide range of music, from opera to spirituals. Anderson performed with renowned orchestras in major concert and recital venues throughout the United States and Europe between 1925 and 1965.

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Marian Anderson was born on Saturday, 27 February 1897 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was best known as a singer. Anderson's country of citizenship (nationality) was American. She died on Thursday, 8 April 1993 in Portland, Oregon, U.S. at the age of 96. She is buried at Eden Cemetery, Collingdale, Delaware County, Pennsylvania, USA. Her religion is listed as Christian. She was 5' 10" (178 cm) tall with an average build. She had black eyes and black hair (color). Her zodiac star sign was Pisces.

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Portland, Oregon, U.S.
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Marian Anderson is known for her role in the TV series documentary First Ladies (2020) as Self.

She is also known for her role in the TV series Lovecraft Country (2020) as performer - 1 episode.

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