1896 - 1977
Ethel Waters American Vocalist
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Ethel Waters dating history
Relationships
Ethel Waters was in relationships with Count Basie and Fletcher Henderson.
Ethel Waters had encounters with Bessie Smith, Josephine Baker and Isadora Duncan.
About
American Vocalist Ethel Waters was born on 31st October, 1896 in Chester, Pennsylvania, USA and passed away on 1st Sep 1977 Chatsworth, California, USA aged 80. She is most remembered for Stormy Weather. Her zodiac sign is Scorpio.
Ethel Waters is a member of the following lists: American film actors, American women singers and American stage actors.
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Relationship Statistics
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Dating | 2 |
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Encounter | 3 |
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Details
First Name |
Ethel
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Last Name |
Waters
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Full Name at Birth |
Ethel Waters
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Alternative Name |
Sweet Mama Stringbean, Ethel Waters
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Birthday |
31st October, 1896
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Birthplace |
Chester, Pennsylvania, USA
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Died |
1st September, 1977
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Place of Death |
Chatsworth, California, USA
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Cause of Death |
Heart Disease
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Height |
5' 9½" (177 cm)
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Build |
Slim
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Eye Color |
Brown - Dark
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Hair Color |
Black
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Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio
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Sexuality |
Bisexual
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Ethnicity |
Black
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Nationality |
American
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Occupation Text |
Blues, jazz and gospel vocalist and actress
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Occupation |
Vocalist
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Claim to Fame |
Stormy Weather
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Music Genre (Text) |
Jazz, Gospel, Blues
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Music Genre |
Vocal
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Year(s) Active |
1918–1977, 1917–1977
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Music Style |
Blues, Jazz, Early Jazz, Swing, Vocal Jazz, Traditional Pop
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Music Mood |
Intimate, Amiable/Good-Natured, Passionate, Romantic, Melancholy, Nocturnal, Poignant, Elegant, Sophisticated, Stylish, Bittersweet, Wry, Soothing, Earnest, Refined/Mannered, Gentle, Playful, Sentimental, Yearning, Confident, Reflective
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Instrument |
Vocals
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Instrument (text) |
Vocals
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Record Label |
Cardinal, Black Swan, Columbia, Brunswick, Decca, Liberty Music Shop, Word
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Associated Acts |
Josephine Baker, Alberta Hunter, Bessie Smith, Fletcher Henderson, Lena Horne, Ma Rainey
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Official Websites |
www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=2160
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Father |
John Waters (pianist)
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Mother |
Louise Anderson
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Ethel Waters (October 31, 1896 – September 1, 1977) was an American singer and actress. Waters frequently performed jazz, swing, and pop music on the Broadway stage and in concerts. She began her career in the 1920s singing blues. Waters notable recordings include "Dinah", "Stormy Weather", "Taking a Chance on Love", "Heat Wave", "Supper Time", "Am I Blue?", "Cabin in the Sky", "I'm Coming Virginia", and her version of "His Eye Is on the Sparrow". Waters was the second African American to be nominated for an Academy Award. She was the first African American to star on her own television show and the first African-American woman to be nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award.