A to Z of Women: American Women in the Performing Arts
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Also known as: Grace Ethel Cecile Rosalie Allen (b. 1895–d. 1964) comic, actor One of the most popular comedians of radio and television, Grace Ethe
(b. 1947–) performance artist Performance artist and musician Laurie Anderson was born in 1947 in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. She began performing in the
(b. 1897–d. 1993) concert and opera singer The renowned conductor Arturo Toscanini said of Marian Anderson that such a singer is “heard only once i
Also known as: Eunice Quendens (b. ca. 1908–d. 1990) actor Best known for playing caustic, worldly wise career women, Eve Arden was a popular actres
Also known as: Gladys Georgianna Greene (b. 1900–d. 1991) actor Specializing in playing offbeat, vivacious career women, Jean Arthur was one of Holl
Also known as: Betty Joan Perske (b. 1924–d. 2014) actor Lauren Bacall was born Betty Joan Perske on September 16, 1924 in New York City. Her marri
(b. 1941–) folk singer, activist, peace advocate Folk singer Joan Baez achieved fame in the 1960s for her soprano voice and social activism. A spok
Also known as: Peal Mae Bailey (b. 1918–d. 1990) singer, actor Pearl Bailey's long and varied career included nightclub appearances, performances i
Also known as: Josephine Carson; Josephine Freda MacDonald (b. 1906–d. 1975) dancer, singer Josephine Baker was born into poverty in St. Louis, Mis
Also known as: Lucille Désirée Ball (b. 1911–d. 1989) actor Lucille Ball was born on August 6, 1911 in Celoron, New York. Her acting career began s
(b. 1902–d. 1968) actor A star of both the stage and screen, actress Tallulah Bankhead was known for her larger than life personality. She won many
Also known as: Theodosia de Coppet; Theodosia Goodman (b. 1890–d. 1955) actor Hollywood's first femme fatale, Theda Bara was born Theodosia Goodman
Also known as: Ethel May Barrymore (b. 1879–d. 1959) actor Born into one of the most prominent acting families in America, Ethel Barrymore establis
(b. 1946–) actor, talk-show host Actress Candice Bergen was born on May 9, 1946 in Beverly Hills, California. She performed on stage and in films t
Also known as: Getrude Edelstein (b. 1899–d. 1966) playwright, actor Gertrude Berg created, wrote, and performed in the radio show The Rise of the