Lena Horne

Lena Horne
1917 - 2010
Lena Horne  American Singer
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Lena Horne dating history

Relationships

Lena Horne was previously married to Lennie Hayton (1947 - 1971) and Louis Jones (1937 - 1944).

Lena Horne was in relationships with Billy Eckstine (1944), Joe Louis (1941 - 1949), George Jessel and Billy Strayhorn.

Lena Horne had an encounter with Orson Welles.

About

American Singer Lena Horne was born Lena Mary Calhoun Horne on 30th June, 1917 in Bedford–Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA and passed away on 9th May 2010 Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA aged 92. She is most remembered for Cabin In The Sky (movie) Jazz singer, Stormy Weather. Her zodiac sign is Cancer.

Lena Horne is a member of the following lists: American women singers, Grammy Award winners and Warner Records artists.

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Relationship Statistics

TypeTotalLongestAverageShortest
Married2 25 years, 3 months 17 years, 4 months 9 years, 5 months
Dating4 8 years 2 years -
Encounter1 - - -
Total7 25 years, 3 months 6 years, 1 month 8 years

Details

First Name Lena
Middle Name Mary Calhoun
Last Name Horne
Full Name at Birth Lena Mary Calhoun Horne
Birthday 30th June, 1917
Birthplace Bedford–Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
Died 9th May, 2010
Place of Death Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Cause of Death Congestive Heart Failure
Buried Cremated, Ashes given to family or friend
Height 5' 7" (170 cm)
Weight 120lbs (54 kg)
Build Slim
Eye Color Black
Hair Color Black
Distinctive Feature Voice And Face
Zodiac Sign Cancer
Sexuality Straight
Religion Baptist
Ethnicity Multiracial
Nationality American
University Howard University In Washington, DC
Occupation Text Singer, dancer, actress, activist
Occupation Singer
Claim to Fame Cabin In The Sky (movie) Jazz singer, Stormy Weather
Music Genre (Text) Broadway, Traditional Pop, Vocal Jazz, R&B, soul
Music Genre Vocal
Year(s) Active 1933–2000, 1933–2003
Music Style Show Tunes, Jazz, Swing, Stage & Screen, Traditional Pop, Vocal Jazz
Music Mood Sophisticated, Confident, Theatrical, Poignant, Passionate, Dramatic, Brassy, Elegant, Literate, Stylish, Sentimental, Sensual, Refined/Mannered, Romantic
Instrument Vocals
Instrument (text) Vocals
Record Label MGM, RCA Victor, United Artists, Blue Note, Qwest/Warner Bros. Records, Qwest/Warner Bros.
Associated Acts Harry Belafonte, Tony Bennett, Vic Damone, Judy Garland, Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, Billie Holiday, Sammy Davis, Jr., Barbra Streisand, Teddy Wilson, Cab Calloway, Noble Sissle, Ralph Cooper, Sammy Davis Jr., Lady Day
Bust (inches) 34
Cup Size C
Waist (inches) 24
Hips (inches) 34
Clothes Size 4
Shoe Size 8
Official Websites www.lena-horne.com/
Father Edwin Fletcher "Teddy" Horne, Jr
Mother Edna Louise Scottron (1895–1985)
Friend Judy Garland, Harry Belafonte
Associated People Harry Belafonte, Tony Bennett, Judy Garland, Duke Ellington, Billy Strayhorn, Billie Holiday, Sammy Davis Jr., Barbra Streisand, Teddy Wilson
Favorite Foods Creole
Favorite Colors Black, Red

Lena Mary Calhoun Horne (June 30, 1917 – May 9, 2010) was an American dancer, actress, singer, and civil rights activist. Horne's career spanned more than seventy years, appearing in film, television, and theatre. Horne joined the chorus of the Cotton Club at the age of sixteen and became a nightclub performer before moving to Hollywood.

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Partner Comparison

NameAgeZodiacOccupationNationality
Lena Horne92 CancerSinger
American
Lennie Hayton63 AquariusComposer
American
Billy Eckstine78 CancerVocalist
American
Joe Louis66 TaurusBoxing
American
Louis Jones-Politician
American
Orson Welles70 TaurusActor
American
George Jessel83 AriesDirector
American
Billy Strayhorn51 ScorpioComposer
American

Children

NameGenderBornAgeOther Parent
GailFemale21st December, 193786 years oldLouis Jones
TheodoreMale7th February, 194084 years oldLouis Jones

Filmography

FilmYearCharacterType
A Different World1987Lena HorneTV Show
The Cosby Show1984Lena HorneTV Show
The Wiz1978Glinda the GoodMovie
Sanford and Son1972Lena HorneTV Show
Death of a Gunfighter1969Claire QuintanaMovie
Laugh-In1967Guest PerformerTV Show
Meet Me in Las Vegas1956Lena HorneMovie
Duchess of Idaho1950Lena HorneMovie
Words and Music1948Lena HorneMovie
Till the Clouds Roll By1946Julie LaVerne (segment "Show Boat"), Lena HorneMovie
Ziegfeld Follies1945Lena Horne ('Love')Movie
Broadway Rhythm1944Fernway de la FerMovie
Two Girls and a Sailor1944Lena HorneMovie
Cabin in the Sky1943Georgia BrownMovie
I Dood It1943Lena HorneMovie
Stormy Weather1943Selina RogersMovie
Swing Fever1943Lena HorneMovie
Thousands Cheer1943Lena HorneMovie
Panama Hattie1942Singer in Phil's Place (uncredited)Movie
The Duke Is Tops1938Ethel AndrewsMovie
Cab Calloway's Jitterbug Party1935Cotton Club Dancer (uncredited)Short Film
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Posted commentsView all comments (41)

wjerryzwjerryzMar 13, 2018

Beautiful

LITTLE KOJAKJul 5, 2010

I totally agree with IM2NICE4U. The first time I heard `The Horne` sing `Stormy Weather`, she blew me away. Others have tried to duplicate her but no way. She was heaven sent.

misscowmisscowMay 17, 2010

Leana Horne will allways be a fantastic actress,singer and dancer.

misscowmisscowMay 17, 2010

Lena Horne is a great actress,dancer and singer.

JakeMay 10, 2010

Rest in Peace, Ms Horne.

tennisaceSep 7, 2009

Lena Horn is an absolutely beautiful women and even up until this day she shows such elegance and beauty at 92. As it shows she is an example of a mixed family upbringing, but like most people of color back in the day (or even today) were forced to embrace the African American heritage only according to the one drop blood rule. Lena all I have to say is love your entire heritage and represent them all. Your ancestors deserve to know they were part of you as well.

Pam Hider JohnsonJul 6, 2009

We believe Ms. Horne has ties to our area and interested in having her come in the near future. She may have selected musicians from our area to perform with her to include Pete Johnson and Teddy Wilson.

anaApr 13, 2009

MISS LENA IS VERY BEAUTIFUL,TALENTED ACTRESS,AND A GREAT SINGER...GOD BLESS YOU, LOVELY LADY,,,,

nikoleFeb 3, 2009

wonderful person very talented.

carmellaJan 12, 2009

i love lena`s stormy weather when i grew up and heard her sing that, i wanted to sing just like her. she is a beautiful women and knows how to sing the blues godbless lena forever.

loischantrelleloischantrelleOct 22, 2008

Lady Lena Horne is a Hollywood Legend although she didn`t do many films she broke down many barriers for entertainers. Not only was she an actress but a powerful singer as well. A true entertainer.

IM2NICE4USep 14, 2008

LENA HORNE WAS THE 1ST BLACK WOMAN ENTERTAINER WHO EXUDED CLASS, BEAUTY, TALENT, STYLE AND DIGNITY. SHE WAS AN ORIGINAL THAT HAS NOT BEEN SURPASSED. LIVE LONG LENA... GOD BLESS


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