Portrait of Lena Horne

Lena Horne

Bio: Lena Horne (June 30, 1917 - May 9, 2010) was a singer, dancer, actress, and civil rights activist. Horne joined the chorus of the Cotton Club at the age of sixteen and became a nightclub performer before moving to Hollywood, where she had small parts in numerous movies, and more substantial parts in the films Cabin in the Sky and Stormy Weather
Born: Sat, Jun 30 1917
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, USA

Death: Sun, May 09 2010
Lena Horne is 92 years old
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Poster of How It Feels to Be Free
How It Feels to Be Free
Lena Horne would have been no older than
92 in How It Feels to Be Free
as 'Self (archival footage)'.
Mon, Jan 18 2021
Poster of Sid & Judy
Sid & Judy
Lena Horne would have been no older than
92 in Sid & Judy
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Jun 26 2019
Poster of The Green Book: Guide to Freedom
The Green Book: Guide to Freedom
Lena Horne would have been no older than
92 in The Green Book: Guide to Freedom
as 'Self - Singer (archive footage)'.
Mon, Feb 25 2019
Poster of Storm in My Heart
Storm in My Heart
Lena Horne would have been no older than
92 in Storm in My Heart
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Feb 01 2018
Poster of Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days
Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days
Lena Horne was
92 in Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days
as 'Self (uncredited) (archive footage)'.
Tue, Jan 05 2010
Poster of Jazz Voice - The Ladies sing Jazz Vol.2
Jazz Voice - The Ladies sing Jazz Vol.2
Lena Horne was
89 in Jazz Voice - The Ladies sing Jazz Vol.2
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Dec 06 2006
Poster of Judy Garland Duets
Judy Garland Duets
Lena Horne was
87 in Judy Garland Duets
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Jun 04 2005
Poster of Sarah Vaughan & Other Jazz Divas
Sarah Vaughan & Other Jazz Divas
Lena Horne was
87 in Sarah Vaughan & Other Jazz Divas
Sat, Jan 01 2005
Poster of An Evening With Lena Horne
An Evening With Lena Horne
Lena Horne was
87 in An Evening With Lena Horne
as 'self'.
Sat, Jan 01 2005
Poster of The Incomparable Lena Horne
The Incomparable Lena Horne
Lena Horne was
87 in The Incomparable Lena Horne
Tue, Oct 26 2004
Poster of Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover
Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover
Lena Horne was
87 in Sesame Street: A Celebration of Me, Grover
Tue, Aug 31 2004
Poster of TV in Black: The First Fifty Years
TV in Black: The First Fifty Years
Lena Horne was
86 in TV in Black: The First Fifty Years
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of The Harlem Renaissance
The Harlem Renaissance
Lena Horne was
86 in The Harlem Renaissance
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of It's Black Entertainment
It's Black Entertainment
Lena Horne was
84 in It's Black Entertainment
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Feb 08 2002
Poster of Paul Robeson: Here I Stand
Paul Robeson: Here I Stand
Lena Horne was
81 in Paul Robeson: Here I Stand
as 'Self'.
Wed, Feb 24 1999
Poster of That's Entertainment! III
That's Entertainment! III
Lena Horne was
77 in That's Entertainment! III
as 'Self - Co-Host / Narrator'.
Fri, Jul 01 1994
Poster of Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
Lena Horne was
76 in Sesame Street | All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, May 18 1994
Poster of Aretha Franklin: Duets
Aretha Franklin: Duets
Lena Horne was
75 in Aretha Franklin: Duets
as 'Self'.
Sun, May 09 1993
Poster of You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
Lena Horne was
73 in You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Jul 23 1990
Poster of Sesame Street: Learning About Letters
Sesame Street: Learning About Letters
Lena Horne was
68 in Sesame Street: Learning About Letters
as 'Self'.
Mon, May 12 1986
Poster of Night of 100 Stars II
Night of 100 Stars II
Lena Horne was
67 in Night of 100 Stars II
as 'Self'.
Sun, Mar 10 1985
Poster of DTV: Golden Oldies
DTV: Golden Oldies
Lena Horne was
67 in DTV: Golden Oldies
as 'Self'.
Sat, Sep 01 1984
Poster of Night of 100 Stars
Night of 100 Stars
Lena Horne was
64 in Night of 100 Stars
as 'Self'.
Mon, Mar 08 1982
Poster of The Wiz
The Wiz
Lena Horne was
61 in The Wiz
as 'Glinda the Good'.
Tue, Oct 24 1978
Poster of That's Entertainment, Part II
That's Entertainment, Part II
Lena Horne was
58 in That's Entertainment, Part II
as '(archive footage)'.
Sun, May 16 1976
Poster of That's Entertainment!
That's Entertainment!
Lena Horne was
56 in That's Entertainment!
as '(archive footage)'.
Fri, Jun 21 1974
Poster of Death of a Gunfighter
Death of a Gunfighter
Lena Horne was
51 in Death of a Gunfighter
as 'Claire Quintana'.
Thu, May 08 1969
Poster of Now!
Now!
Lena Horne was
47 in Now!
as 'Self (voice)'.
Fri, Jan 01 1965
Poster of Beyond the Riviera
Beyond the Riviera
Lena Horne was
43 in Beyond the Riviera
Mon, Oct 24 1960
Poster of The Frank Sinatra Timex Show - To the Ladies
The Frank Sinatra Timex Show - To the Ladies
Lena Horne was
42 in The Frank Sinatra Timex Show - To the Ladies
as 'Self - Singer'.
Mon, Feb 15 1960
Poster of Meet Me in Las Vegas
Meet Me in Las Vegas
Lena Horne was
38 in Meet Me in Las Vegas
as 'Lena Horne'.
Fri, Mar 09 1956
Poster of A.N.T.A. Album of 1955
A.N.T.A. Album of 1955
Lena Horne was
37 in A.N.T.A. Album of 1955
as 'Herself'.
Mon, Mar 28 1955
Poster of Duchess of Idaho
Duchess of Idaho
Lena Horne was
33 in Duchess of Idaho
as 'Lena Horne'.
Fri, Jul 14 1950
Poster of Words and Music
Words and Music
Lena Horne was
31 in Words and Music
as 'Lena Horne'.
Fri, Dec 31 1948
Poster of Till the Clouds Roll By
Till the Clouds Roll By
Lena Horne was
29 in Till the Clouds Roll By
as 'Julie LaVerne / Lena Horne'.
Thu, Dec 05 1946
Poster of Studio Visit
Studio Visit
Lena Horne was
28 in Studio Visit
as 'Herself'.
Sat, May 11 1946
Poster of Swingtime Jamboree
Swingtime Jamboree
Lena Horne was
28 in Swingtime Jamboree
as 'Herself'.
Tue, Jan 01 1946
Poster of Mantan Messes Up
Mantan Messes Up
Lena Horne was
28 in Mantan Messes Up
as 'Lene'.
Tue, Jan 01 1946
Poster of Ziegfeld Follies
Ziegfeld Follies
Lena Horne was
28 in Ziegfeld Follies
as 'Lena Horne (segment "Love")'.
Sun, Aug 26 1945
Poster of Harlem Hotshots
Harlem Hotshots
Lena Horne was
27 in Harlem Hotshots
as '(archive footage)'.
Fri, Jun 01 1945
Poster of Two Girls and a Sailor
Two Girls and a Sailor
Lena Horne was
26 in Two Girls and a Sailor
as 'Specialty'.
Wed, Jun 14 1944
Poster of Broadway Rhythm
Broadway Rhythm
Lena Horne was
26 in Broadway Rhythm
as 'Fernway de la Fer'.
Wed, Jan 19 1944
Poster of Boogie-Woogie Dream
Boogie-Woogie Dream
Lena Horne was
26 in Boogie-Woogie Dream
Sat, Jan 01 1944
Poster of Swing Fever
Swing Fever
Lena Horne was
26 in Swing Fever
as 'Herself'.
Mon, Nov 01 1943
Poster of Thousands Cheer
Thousands Cheer
Lena Horne was
26 in Thousands Cheer
as 'Lena Horne'.
Mon, Sep 13 1943
Poster of I Dood It
I Dood It
Lena Horne was
26 in I Dood It
as 'Herself'.
Wed, Sep 01 1943
Poster of Stormy Weather
Stormy Weather
Lena Horne was
26 in Stormy Weather
as 'Selina Rogers'.
Wed, Jul 21 1943
Poster of Cabin in the Sky
Cabin in the Sky
Lena Horne was
25 in Cabin in the Sky
as 'Georgia Brown'.
Wed, Mar 24 1943
Poster of Panama Hattie
Panama Hattie
Lena Horne was
25 in Panama Hattie
as 'As self, Singer in Phil's Place (uncredited)'.
Wed, Sep 30 1942
Poster of The Duke Is Tops
The Duke Is Tops
Lena Horne was
21 in The Duke Is Tops
as 'Ethel Andrews'.
Fri, Jul 15 1938
Poster of Honor Coles, Le Danseur De Claquettes Distingue
Honor Coles, Le Danseur De Claquettes Distingue
Lena Horne will be
92+ in Honor Coles, Le Danseur De Claquettes Distingue
as 'Self'.
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TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of The Rosie O'Donnell Show
The Rosie O'Donnell Show
Lena Horne was
78+ in The Rosie O'Donnell Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 10 1996
Poster of A Different World
A Different World
Lena Horne was
70+ in A Different World
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1987
Poster of American Masters
American Masters
Lena Horne was
68+ in American Masters
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 23 1986
Poster of The Cosby Show
The Cosby Show
Lena Horne was
67+ in The Cosby Show
as 'Lena Horne'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1984
Poster of Reading Rainbow
Reading Rainbow
Lena Horne was
65+ in Reading Rainbow
as 'Herself - Narrator (voice)'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jun 06 1983
Poster of The Kennedy Center Honors
The Kennedy Center Honors
Lena Horne was
61+ in The Kennedy Center Honors
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Dec 28 1978
Poster of The Muppet Show
The Muppet Show
Lena Horne was
59+ in The Muppet Show
as 'Self - Special Guest Star / Lola Bramswell'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 05 1976
Poster of Keep US Beautiful
Keep US Beautiful
Lena Horne was
55+ in Keep US Beautiful
First Air Date
Tue, Mar 27 1973
Poster of Sanford and Son
Sanford and Son
Lena Horne was
54+ in Sanford and Son
First Air Date
Fri, Jan 14 1972
Poster of Great Performances
Great Performances
Lena Horne was
53+ in Great Performances
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 28 1971
Poster of The Flip Wilson Show
The Flip Wilson Show
Lena Horne was
53+ in The Flip Wilson Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 17 1970
Poster of Film Night
Film Night
Lena Horne was
51+ in Film Night
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 29 1968
Poster of Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
Lena Horne was
50+ in Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1967
Poster of The Dean Martin Show
The Dean Martin Show
Lena Horne was
48+ in The Dean Martin Show
First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1965
Poster of The Hollywood Palace
The Hollywood Palace
Lena Horne was
46+ in The Hollywood Palace
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jan 04 1964
Poster of The Judy Garland Show
The Judy Garland Show
Lena Horne was
46+ in The Judy Garland Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Dec 08 1963
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Lena Horne was
45+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Lena Horne was
44+ in The Mike Douglas Show
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of Password
Password
Lena Horne was
44+ in Password
First Air Date
Mon, Oct 02 1961
Poster of The DuPont Show of the Week
The DuPont Show of the Week
Lena Horne was
44+ in The DuPont Show of the Week
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 17 1961
Poster of The Bell Telephone Hour
The Bell Telephone Hour
Lena Horne was
41+ in The Bell Telephone Hour
as 'Self, Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Mon, Jan 12 1959
Poster of Kraft Music Hall
Kraft Music Hall
Lena Horne was
41+ in Kraft Music Hall
First Air Date
Wed, Oct 08 1958
Poster of The Twentieth Century
The Twentieth Century
Lena Horne was
40+ in The Twentieth Century
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 20 1957
Poster of The Perry Como Show
The Perry Como Show
Lena Horne was
39+ in The Perry Como Show
First Air Date
Sat, Sep 29 1956
Poster of The Steve Allen Show
The Steve Allen Show
Lena Horne was
38+ in The Steve Allen Show
as 'Self - Singer'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 24 1956
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Lena Horne was
38+ in Tony Awards
as 'Self - Recipient / Performer, Self - Co-Hostess, Self - Presenter, Self - Host'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of Val Parnell's Sunday Night at the London Palladium
Val Parnell's Sunday Night at the London Palladium
Lena Horne was
38+ in Val Parnell's Sunday Night at the London Palladium
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 25 1955
Poster of Music 55
Music 55
Lena Horne was
38+ in Music 55
First Air Date
Tue, Jul 12 1955
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Lena Horne was
35+ in The Oscars
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953
Poster of The Colgate Comedy Hour
The Colgate Comedy Hour
Lena Horne was
33+ in The Colgate Comedy Hour
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Sep 10 1950
Poster of Your Show of Shows
Your Show of Shows
Lena Horne was
32+ in Your Show of Shows
First Air Date
Sat, Feb 25 1950
Poster of What's My Line?
What's My Line?
Lena Horne was
32+ in What's My Line?
as 'Self - Mystery Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Lena Horne was
30+ in The Ed Sullivan Show
as 'Self, Self - Vocalist'.
First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948