William Warfield

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Works

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Film & TV

William Caesar Warfield (January 22, 1920 – August 25, 2002) was an American concert bass-baritone singer and actor, known for his appearances in stage productions, Hollywood films, and television programs. A prominent African American artist during the Civil Rights era, he worked with many notable artists, represented the United States during foreign tours, taught at academic institutions, and…

Known for

• Old Explorers — Tugboat Captain1990
• That's Entertainment! — (archive footage) (uncredited)1974
• The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson — Self1962
• The Mike Douglas Show — Self1961
• Porgy and Bess in Wien1953
• Show Boat — Joe1951
• Hallmark Hall of Fame — The Lord (De Lawd)1951
• The Ed Sullivan Show — Self1948

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Listeners

3,890

Total plays

17,281

William Caesar Warfield (22 January 1920 - 26 August 2002), concert baritone singer, was born in West Helena, Arkansas and grew up in Rochester, New York, where his father was called to serve as pastor of Mt. Vernon Church. He gave his recital debut in New York's Town Hall on March 19, 1950. He was quickly invited by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation to tour that continent for 35 concerts. In 1952, Warfield performed in Porgy and Bess during a tour of Europe sponsored by the U. <a href="ht

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Wikidata facts

Instance of

human

Given name

William

Gender

male

Citizenship

United States

Place of birth

Helena-West Helena

Place of death

Chicago

Spouse

Leontyne Price

Occupation

music educator

Educated at

Eastman School of Music

Languages spoken

English language

Genre

opera

Instrument

voice

Image

Williamwarfield.jpg

Voice type

bass-baritone

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