Jessye Norman
Acting•Born September 15, 1945•Died September 30, 2019 (age 74)•Augusta, Georgia, USA
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jessye Norman (September 15, 1945 – September 30, 2019) was an American opera singer and recitalist. A dramatic soprano, Norman was associated in particular with the Wagnerian repertoire, and with the roles of Sieglinde, Ariadne, Alceste, Leonore, and Cassandre. Apart from receiving several honorary doctorates and other awards, she also received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, the National Medal of Arts, and was a member of the British Royal Academy of Music.
Known For
Great Performances
1971•TV Series•
6.1
Champs-Elysées
1982•TV Series•
6.8
Beckmann
1999•TV Series•
4.3
Le monde est à vous
1987•TV Series
Le Grand Échiquier
1972•TV Series•
8.0
Le Grand Échiquier
1972•TV Series•
8.0
Happily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Child
1995•TV Series•
6.3
The Kennedy Center Honors
1978•TV Series•
7.4
Filmography
Personal Info
DepartmentActing
BirthdaySeptember 15, 1945
Day of DeathSeptember 30, 2019
Place of BirthAugusta, Georgia, USA
Popularity0.2