Lena Horne
American singer, actress, dancer and activist (1917–2010)
1917 — 2010
Quick Facts
Profession
American singer, actress, dancer and activist (1917–2010)
Born
June 30, 1917
Died
2010 (age ~93)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
actor, pin-up model, singer
United StatesBorn in New York CityDied in New York City
1917
Born in New York City (1917-06-30)
1981
AwardGrammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance
1981
AwardSpecial Tony Award
1981
AwardDrama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical
1982
AwardNAACP Image Award – Hall of Fame Award
1983
AwardSpingarn Medal
About
Lena Mary Calhoun Horne was an American singer, actress, dancer and civil rights activist. Horne's career spanned more than seventy years and covered film, television and theater.
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Who is Lena Horne?+
Lena Mary Calhoun Horne was an American singer, actress, dancer and civil rights activist. Horne's career spanned more than seventy years and covered film, television and theater.
What does the name Lena mean?+
The name Lena means "female given name (Λένα)". It is of German origin.
When was Lena Horne born?+
Lena Horne was born on June 30, 1917.
When did Lena Horne die?+
Lena Horne died in 2010, at approximately 93 years of age.
Name Meaning
female given name (Λένα)
The name Lena is of German origin, meaning "female given name (Λένα)". It is traditionally a female name.
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Lena — June 30, 1917
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Manik
Deer — grace, healing, gentleness
Celtic Tree
Oak
Confident, nurturing, generous
Ogham: Duir · Jun 10 – Jul 7
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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Guestbook
The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
Front row, 2012. I still get chills thinking about it.
— someone at your concert
We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
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