William Warfield
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About
Popular concert singer and actor who performed in the 1952 European tour of the opera Porgy and Bess.
Before Fame
His public singing debut at New York's Town Hall led to a thirty-five concert contract with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
Trivia
He appeared in the 1951 MGM film version of Show Boat.
Family Life
He was married to opera star Leontyne Price, but the two divorced in 1972.
Associated With
He sang in the premiere performances of many of Aaron Copland's musical compositions.
