Known for
Acting
Credits
69
Gender
Woman
Birthday
25 Apr 1917
Day of death
15 Jun 1996 (79)
Place of birth
Newport News, Virginia, USA
Also known as
Ella Jane Fitzgerald
Ella Fitzgerald
Biography
Ella Jane Fitzgerald (April 25, 1917 – June 15, 1996) was an American jazz singer, sometimes referred to as the First Lady of Song, Queen of Jazz, and Lady Ella. She was noted for her purity of tone, impeccable diction, phrasing, timing, intonation, and a "horn-like" improvisational ability, particularly in her scat singing. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Known for
Acting roles
Credits
Year | Movie / TV show / Other | Role |
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1958 | The Tender Game | Musician |