Jessye Norman

Actor / Actress

Jessye Norman

Born Augusta, Georgia, USA 26 credits available

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jessye Norman (September 15, 1945 – September 30, 2019) was an American opera singer and recitalist. A dramatic soprano, Norman was associated in particular with the Wagnerian repertoire, and with the roles of Sieglinde, Ariadne, Alceste, Leonore, and Cassandre. Apart from receiving several honorary doctorates and other awards, she also received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, the National Medal of Arts, and was a member of the British Royal Academy of Music.

Jessye Norman is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 26 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Im Herzen des Lichts – Die Nacht der Primadonnen (2002), Ariadne auf Naxos - Metropolitan Opera (1988), Great Performances (1971), The South Bank Show (1978), Champs-Elysées (1982), Beckmann (1999), Le monde est à vous (1987), Le Grand Échiquier (1972). The recorded credits span 1971 to 2021, including 16 movies and 10 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
Movies16
TV shows10
Active years represented1971–2021
Place of birthAugusta, Georgia, USA
Died

Also known as

Jessye Mae Norman

Known for

26 titles