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George Garner
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Born |
George Robert Garner III
April 16, 1892 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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Died | January 8, 1971 California, United States
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(aged 78)
Occupation | singer, actor, musical director |
Spouse(s) | Paullyn |
George Garner (April 16, 1892 – January 8, 1971) was an American vocalist and choral director. He was the first African American to solo at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. He was also the first African-American lead in a production at the Pasadena Playhouse in Pasadena, California.
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Theatre
Year | Production | Role | Theatre(s) | Notes |
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1934 | Finder's Luck | Pasadena Playhouse |
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