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马 Horse
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Career
Career spanning 75 years (1929-2004)
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 34
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Year of the Horse, sign of Aries
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Filmography (2)
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Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
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Biography
Bessie Smith was an African-American blues singer widely renowned during the Jazz Age. Nicknamed the "Empress of the Blues" and formerly Queen of the Blues, she was the most popular female blues singer of the 1930s. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1989, she is often regarded as one of the greatest singers of her era and was a major influence on fellow blues singers, as well as jazz vocalists.
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How old was Bessie Smith?
Bessie Smith was born on and passed away on at the age of 43.
Where was Bessie Smith born?
Bessie Smith was born in Chattanooga.
What movies or shows has Bessie Smith been in?
Bessie Smith has 2 credits in our database. Notable titles include Warming by the Devil's Fire (2003), St. Louis Blues (1929).
Where can I find more information about Bessie Smith?
You can find more about Bessie Smith on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
