Marian Anderson

Acting

Born: 1897-02-27
Died: 1993-04-08
From: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Gender: Female
Popularity: 0.2

Also Known As

Marion Anderson

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.

Awards & Nominations15 won ยท 0 nominated

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Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame

1994
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Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award

1991
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National Medal of Arts

1986
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honorary degree from Spelman College

1979
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Kennedy Center Honors

1978
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Ladies' Home Journal Women of the Year

1977
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National Women's Hall of Fame

1973
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Elizabeth Blackwell Award

1972
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Presidential Medal of Freedom

1963
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star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

1960
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Spingarn Medal

1939
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Congressional Gold Medal

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Grammy Awards

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Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

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