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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 and covered film, television, and theatre.
Apr 2, 2014 · Actress and singer Lena Horne was one of the most popular performers of her time, known for films such as 'Cabin in the Sky' and 'The Wiz' as well as her trademark song,...
Lena Horne was a legendary singer, actress and civil rights activist who starred in musicals such as Stormy Weather and The Wiz. IMDb provides her biography, filmography, awards, photos, videos and trivia.
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3 days ago · 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.
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Learn about the life and career of Lena Horne, a singer, dancer, actress, and civil rights activist who performed in film, television, and theater for over 70 years. Find out about her achievements, awards, family, and legacy.
- June 30, 1917
- May 9, 2010
May 14, 2010 · Lena Horne was an American treasure, a cultural icon whose career achievements and social legacy challenged and transformed America’s notions about race and culture.
Jul 1, 2020 · Ethereal, tormented, and tough as nails, Lena Horne—who would have turned 103 this week—would evolve from angelic Cotton Club ingenue into a civil rights icon and one of the most dynamic, fiery...
