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Lena Mary Calhoun Horne (* 30. Juni 1917 in Brooklyn , New York City ; † 9. Mai 2010 in Manhattan , New York City) war eine US-amerikanische Sängerin und Schauspielerin .
Lena Mary Calhoun Horne (June 30, 1917 – May 9, 2010) was an American singer, actress, dancer, and civil rights activist. Horne's career spanned more than seventy years, appearing in film, television, and theatre.
2. Apr. 2014 · Lena Horne was a singer, actress and Civil Rights Activist who starred in films like 'Cabin in the Sky' and 'The Wiz'. She also fought against racial discrimination, performed at rallies and won awards for her Broadway show 'The Lady and Her Music'.
Lena Horne war die erste Afroamerikanerin mit einem Langzeitvertrag bei einem Hollywoodstudio und eine vielseitige Künstlerpersönlichkeit. Sie stand zwischen Anpassung und Widerstand, zwischen Sex-Appeal und Sittsamkeit, zwischen Broadway und Bürgerrechtsbewegung.
4. Mai 1999 · Lena Horne (born June 30, 1917, Brooklyn, N.Y., U.S.—died May 9, 2010, New York City) was an American singer and actress who first came to fame in the 1940s. Horne left school at age 16 to help support her ailing mother and became a dancer at the Cotton Club in Harlem, New York City.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
11. Mai 2010 · (sda) ⋅ Die amerikanische Sängerin und Schauspielerin Lena Horne ist am 9. Mai im Alter von 92 Jahren gestorben. Bereits als Jugendliche stand die gebürtige New Yorkerin im Cotton...
14. Mai 2010 · Learn about the life and career of Lena Horne, a legendary African American performer who broke racial barriers in Hollywood and fought for civil rights. Explore her achievements, challenges, and legacy in this comprehensive biography.
