Marilyn Horne is an American musician best known for playing Adalgisa in Norma.
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Best Known For:Norma
Breakthrough:Sensational performance in Bellini's Beatrice di Tenda with Joan Sutherland in 1961
10 Quick Facts About Marilyn Horne
- Full Name: Marilyn Horne
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: Norma
- Date of Birth: January 16, 1934
- Age: 92 years old
- Place of Birth: Bradford, Pennsylvania
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Spouse / Partner: Henry Lewis
- Children: Angela Lewis
Marilyn Horne Age
Marilyn Horne is about 92 years old as of 2026. Marilyn Horne was born in 1934.
Education
She attended University of Southern California, where she studied Music.
- University of Southern California
- Field of Study: Music
Career & Work
Marilyn Horne's career includes acting and entertainment roles with Metropolitan Opera.
Organization: Metropolitan Opera
Role: Mezzo-Soprano
Period: 1970–1996
Details: New York
Rise to Fame
Marilyn Horne rose to prominence for her role on Norma.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include Norma and Semiramide.
- Work: Norma (Adalgisa, 1970) — Metropolitan Opera debut
- Work: Semiramide (Arsace)
Awards & Achievements
- Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award — The Recording Academy
- National Medal of Arts — National Endowment for the Arts
Marilyn Horne Net Worth
Marilyn Horne's net worth is estimated to be between 5000000. This includes assets, earnings, and accumulated income, with the primary source of income being their career as an entertainer.
Marilyn Horne Family & Relationships
Marilyn Horne is divorced. She has 1 child, Angela Lewis.
- Father: Bentzer Horne
- Mother: Berneice Horne
- Children:
- Angela Lewis (1965)
Lesser Known Facts
- Horne provided the singing voice for Dorothy Dandridge in the 1954 film 'Carmen Jones'.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Marilyn Horne
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: January 16, 1934
- Age: 92
- Birthday: January 16
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
- Place of Birth: Bradford, Pennsylvania
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Gray
Family & Relationships
- Father: Bentzer Horne
- Mother: Berneice Horne
- Marital Status: Divorced
- Spouse / Partner: Henry Lewis
- Children: Angela Lewis
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Henry Lewis (Spouse • Ex-husband)
Online Presence
- Website:http://www.marilynhornefdn.org/
