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George Garner
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George Robert Garner III
April 16, 1892 Chicago, Illinois, United States
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| Died | January 8, 1971 (aged 78) California, United States
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| 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.
Selected credits
Theatre
| Year | Production | Role | Theatre(s) | Notes |
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| 1934 | Finder's Luck | Pasadena Playhouse |
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