Grace Moore
American operatic soprano and actress in musical theatre and film (1898-1947)
1898 — 1947
Quick Facts
Profession
American operatic soprano and actress in musical theatre and film (1898-1947)
Born
December 5, 1898
Died
1947 (age ~49)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
actor, musician, Ziegfeld girl
United StatesBorn in Cocke CountyDied in Copenhagen Airport
1898
Born in Cocke County (1898-12-05)
1947
Died in Copenhagen Airport
About
Mary Willie Grace Moore was an American operatic lyric soprano and actress in musical theatre and film. She was nicknamed the "Tennessee Nightingale." Her films helped to popularize opera by bringing it to a larger audience. She was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in One Night of Love.
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Who is Grace Moore?+
Mary Willie Grace Moore was an American operatic lyric soprano and actress in musical theatre and film. She was nicknamed the "Tennessee Nightingale." Her films helped to popularize opera by bringing it to a larger audience. She was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her performanc
What does the name Grace mean?+
The name Grace means "A female given name from English.. Etymology: From the noun grace, first used by Puritans in the 16th century. In Roman Catholic use it may refer to Our Lady of Graces, cognate with Italian Grazia.". It is of English origin.
When was Grace Moore born?+
Grace Moore was born on December 5, 1898.
When did Grace Moore die?+
Grace Moore died in 1947, at approximately 49 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name from English.. Etymology: From the noun grace, first used by Puritans in the 16th century. In Roman Catholic use it may refer to Our Lady of Graces, cognate with Italian Grazia.
The name Grace is of English origin, meaning "A female given name from English.. Etymology: From the noun grace, first used by Puritans in the 16th century. In Roman Catholic use it may refer to Our Lady of Graces, cognate with Italian Grazia.". It is traditionally a female name.
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Grace — December 5, 1898
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Cimi
Death — transformation, rebirth
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
Wrote a character thinking of you. The role found its way back.
— a screenwriter
The audition tape... I knew in the first ten seconds.
— a casting director
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