Ella Fitzgerald

Actor / Actress

Ella Fitzgerald

Born Newport News, Virginia, USA 27 credits available

Biography

Ella Jane Fitzgerald (April 25, 1917 – June 15, 1996) was an American jazz singer, sometimes referred to as the First Lady of Song, Queen of Jazz, and Lady Ella. She was noted for her purity of tone, impeccable diction, phrasing, timing, intonation, and a "horn-like" improvisational ability, particularly in her scat singing.

Ella Fitzgerald is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 27 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes The Music According to Tom Jobim (2012), Life Is Bearable at Times... (2010), Previn and the Pittsburgh (1977), The Mike Douglas Show (1961), What's My Line? (1950), Die Drehscheibe (1964), The Carol Burnett Show (1967), Bambi (1948). The recorded credits span 1948 to 2022, including 4 movies and 23 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.

Profile details

Known forActing
Movies4
TV shows23
Active years represented1948–2022
Place of birthNewport News, Virginia, USA
Died

Also known as

Ella Jane Fitzgerald

Known for

27 titles