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Date of Birth: Linda Hopkins14 December 1924Brash, sassy, chunky-framed gospel, jazz and blues singer best known, besides her recordings, for her Broadway performances in "Purlie," "Me and Bessie" as Bessie Smith, "Black and Blue" and "Inner City" for which she won a Tony award for "best supporting actress." Won Broadway's 1972 Tony Award as Best Supporting or Featured Actress (Musical) for "Inner City." In 1989, was nominated as Best Actress (Musical) for "Black and Blue." She was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 6233 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California. ... Read more |
