Billie Holiday biography
Billie Holiday was an American jazz singer, born on 7 April 1915 in Philadelphia, who died on 17 July 1959.
Billie Holiday's screen career began in 1933 with The Emperor Jones.
Billie Holiday appeared in 4 films and 1 television or streaming title between 1933 and 2010.
Billie Holiday is remembered for God Bless the Child.
Honours include Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (2 times), National Women's Hall of Fame and Grammy Hall of Fame (3 times).
- Also known as
- Eleanora Fagan, Eleanora Fagan Gough, Lady Day
- Born
- 7 April 1915
- Died
- 17 July 1959 (aged 44)
- Birthplace
- Philadelphia
- Work
- Actor, Songwriter, Author, Singer-songwriter, Jazz singer
- Film industries
- Hollywood and beyond
- Known for
- God Bless the Child
- Awards
- Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award (2 times)
- National Women's Hall of Fame
- Grammy Hall of Fame (3 times)
Billie Holiday filmography
4 films and 1 television or streaming title, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Io sono Tony Scott, ovvero come l'Italia fece fuori il più grande clarinettista del jazz | Italian | ||
| 1975 | Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? | English | ||
| 1947 | New Orleans | English | ||
| 1933 | The Emperor Jones | English |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | The Sound of Jazz | English |