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Marian Anderson

Acting Born Feb 27, 1897 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA 9 credits

Biography

Marian Anderson 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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Known for

The Ed Sullivan Show

as Self

What's My Line?

as Self - Mystery Guest

The Kennedy Center Honors

as Self

Startime

as Self

Full filmography

  • The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
  • What's My Line? (1950) as Self - Mystery Guest
  • The Kennedy Center Honors (1978) as Self
  • Startime (1959) as Self
  • Voice of Freedom (2021) as Self (archive footage)
  • The March (1964) as Self
  • Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands (2022) as Self (archive footage)
  • Marian Anderson: The Lincoln Memorial Concert (1939) as Self
  • Once in a Hundred Years: The Life & Legacy of Marian Anderson (2020) as Self (archival footage)