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Dorothy Kirsten

Dorothy Kirsten (July 6, 1910, Montclair, New Jersey – November 18, 1992, Los Angeles, California) was an American operatic soprano. Kirsten's mother was an organist and music teacher, her grandfather was a conductor, and her great-aunt, Catherine Hayes, was also an opera singer. She left high school at age 16 and worked for the Singer Corporation sewing machine company and for New Jersey Bell, studying voice in her spare time. Her teacher, Louis Darnay, eventually employed her as a secretary and maid. In addition to her operatic activities, she sang on radio with Frank Sinatra (co-starring with him in Light-Up Time), Bing Crosby, Nelson Eddy, Jack Benny, and Perry Como. She also appeared in two films, Mr. Music (1950) and The Great Caruso (1951). In 1965, she appeared on the Firestone album series, Your Favorite Christmas Music, Volume 4, singing "I Wonder As I Wander" and "Joy to the World". Her last performance with the Met was on February 10, 1979 as the title role in Tosca. From Wikipedia (us), the free encyclopedia


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Born:
Jul 6, 1910 In Montclair, New Jersey, USA
Movie/TV Credits:
8
First Appeared:
In the movie Happy Days 1929-09-16
Latest Project:
Movie Mario Lanza: The American Caruso 1983-01-01
Known For
Poster of Mario Lanza: The American Caruso
Poster of The Great Caruso
Poster of Mr. Music
Poster of Happy Days
Filmography
Movie Mario Lanza: The American Caruso Self 1983-01-01
Series Batman Leonara Sotto Voce 1966-01-12
Series The Dinah Shore Chevy Show Self 1956-10-05
Series Matinee Theater Unknown 1955-10-31
Movie The Great Caruso Louise Heggar 1951-04-16
Movie Mr. Music Dorothy Kirsten 1950-12-08
Series The Ed Sullivan Show Self 1948-06-20
Movie Happy Days Chorus Woman 1929-09-16