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William Caesar Warfield, was an American concert bass-baritone singer and actor. One of his earliest professional engagements was in Marc Blitzstein's Broadway opera, Regina. His breakthrough came when he gave his recital debut in New York's Town Hall in 1950. He went on to produce a highly acclaimed album of selections from Porgy and Bess with Leontyne Price in 1963.
Born
Thursday, 22 January 1920
Died
Sunday, 25 August 2002
Actor Filmography
Title | Character | Year |
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Changing Stages | Joe - from 1951 film of 'Show Boat' | 2000 |
Old Explorers | Tugboat Captain | 1990 |
The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts | Self | 1979 |
That's Entertainment! | Clip from 1951 version of 'Show Boat' / (archive footage) | 1974 |
Great Performances | Porgy / Self | 1971 |
Get the Message | Self | 1964 |
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | Himself - Guest | 1962 |
Masters of the Congo Jungle | Narrator, English Language Version | 1958 |
New York Philharmonic Young People's Concerts | Self - Singing 'Old American Songs' | 1958 |
The Tonight Show Starring Jack Paar | Himself | 1957 |
Actor Filmography
Title | Character | Year |
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Changing Stages | Joe - from 1951 film of 'Show Boat' | 2000 |
Old Explorers | Tugboat Captain | 1990 |
The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts | Self | 1979 |
That's Entertainment! | Clip from 1951 version of 'Show Boat' / (archive footage) | 1974 |
Great Performances | Porgy / Self | 1971 |
Get the Message | Self | 1964 |
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | Himself - Guest | 1962 |
Masters of the Congo Jungle | Narrator, English Language Version | 1958 |
New York Philharmonic Young People's Concerts | Self - Singing 'Old American Songs' | 1958 |
The Tonight Show Starring Jack Paar | Himself | 1957 |
The George Jessel Show | Self | 1953 |
Omnibus | Self (bass-baritone) (segment "Messiah") | 1952 |
Show Boat | Joe | 1951 |
TV Recital Hall | Self (bass-baritone) | 1951 |
The Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Story | Joe in 'Show Boat' | 1951 |
The Colgate Comedy Hour | Self - Singer | 1950 |
Cavalcade of Stars | Self - Guest Vocalist | 1949 |
The Ed Sullivan Show | Self | 1948 |
The Milton Berle Show | Self - Opera Singer | 1948 |