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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, appearing in film, television, and theatre.
Apr 2, 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 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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May 9, 2024 · 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
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May 14, 2010 · By Joann Stevens 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.
May 10, 2010 · Lena Horne, who broke new ground for black performers when she signed a long-term contract with a major Hollywood studio and who went on to achieve international fame as a singer, died on...
