# Etta Moten Barnett

> Etta Moten Barnett was an American actress and contralto vocalist, who was identified with her signature role of "Bess" in Porgy and Bess. She created new roles for African-American women on stage and screen. After her performing career, Barnett was active in Chicago as a major philanthropist and civic activist, raising funds for and supporting cultural, social, and church institutions. She also hosted a radio program in Chicago and represented the United States in several official delegations to nations in Africa.

*American singer, actress, and activist (1901–2004)*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Actor ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q33999))
- **Category:** Actors
- **Country:** United States
- **Born:** 1901-11-05
- **Died:** 2004-01-02
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** female

## Bio

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## Fame
- **Popularity score:** 43.0 / 100
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- **Profile completeness:** 75.0 / 100

## Platforms
- **IMDB**: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0609323/ (@nm0609323)

## Sources
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- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3742333)

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