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Dorothy Kirsten

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American operatic soprano (1910-1992)

United StatesActorsLived 1910 to 1992 · aged 82
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Dorothy Kirsten was an American operatic soprano who was the first singer in the Metropolitan Opera's history to perform on that stage for 30 consecutive years, and the first opera star to appear on the cover of Life magazine.

Photos 1

Filmography 4

The Great Caruso1951
Happy Days1929
Mr. Music1950
Mario Lanza: The American Caruso1983

8 credits on file

Television 4

Batman1966
Matinee Theater1955
The Ed Sullivan Show1948
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show1956

Awards 1

star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

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About this person

Dorothy Kirsten was an American operatic soprano who was the first singer in the Metropolitan Opera's history to perform on that stage for 30 consecutive years, and the first opera star to appear on the cover of Life magazine. In addition, she was the founder of the John Douglas French Alzheimer's Foundation, named in honor of her husband, John "Jack" Douglas French, MD, who died from Alzheimer's disease in 1989.

Country
United States
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1910 to 1992 · aged 82
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9 languages

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