Marian Anderson

Known for

Acting

Born

February 27, 1897

Birthplace

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Died

April 8, 1993 (aged 96)

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.

Best known work

What's My Line?

1950

The Ed Sullivan Show

1948

Marian Anderson: The Lincoln Memorial Concert

1939

The Kennedy Center Honors

1978

The March

1964

Startime

1959

Once in a Hundred Years: The Life & Legacy of Marian Anderson

2020

Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands

2022

Voice of Freedom

2021

Aida's Brothers & Sisters

2000

Filmography

2022
Marian Anderson: The Whole World in Her Hands
as Self (archive footage)
2021
Voice of Freedom
as Self (archive footage), Vocals
2020
Once in a Hundred Years: The Life & Legacy of Marian Anderson
as Self (archival footage)
2000
Aida's Brothers & Sisters
as Self
1978
The Kennedy Center HonorsTV
as Self (1 episode)
1964
The March
as Self
1959
StartimeTV
as Self (2 episodes)
1950
What's My Line?TV
as Self - Mystery Guest (1 episode)
1948
The Ed Sullivan ShowTV
as Self (1 episode)
1939
Marian Anderson: The Lincoln Memorial Concert
as Self