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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 06 2006
Poster of Judy Garland Duets
Judy Garland Duets
Lena Horne was 87 in Judy Garland Duets as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 2005
Poster of The Incomparable Lena Horne
The Incomparable Lena Horne
Lena Horne was 87 in The Incomparable Lena Horne
Movie Released: 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
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of The Harlem Renaissance
The Harlem Renaissance
Lena Horne was 86 in The Harlem Renaissance as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 18 1994
Poster of Aretha Franklin: Duets
Aretha Franklin: Duets
Lena Horne was 75 in Aretha Franklin: Duets as 'Self'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 10 1985
Poster of DTV: Golden Oldies
DTV: Golden Oldies
Lena Horne was 67 in DTV: Golden Oldies as 'Self'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 08 1982
Poster of The Wiz
The Wiz
Lena Horne was 61 in The Wiz as 'Glinda the Good'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 24 1978
Poster of Sesame Street at Night?
Sesame Street at Night?
Lena Horne was 59 in Sesame Street at Night? as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 01 1977
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)'.
Movie Released: Sun, May 16 1976
Poster of That's Entertainment!
That's Entertainment!
Lena Horne was 56 in That's Entertainment! as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 08 1969
Poster of Now!
Now!
Lena Horne was 47 in Now! as 'Self (voice)'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1965
Poster of Beyond the Riviera
Beyond the Riviera
Lena Horne was 43 in Beyond the Riviera
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 28 1955
Poster of Duchess of Idaho
Duchess of Idaho
Lena Horne was 33 in Duchess of Idaho as 'Lena Horne'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 14 1950
Poster of Words and Music
Words and Music
Lena Horne was 31 in Words and Music as 'Lena Horne'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 05 1946
Poster of Studio Visit
Studio Visit
Lena Horne was 28 in Studio Visit as 'Herself'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 11 1946
Poster of Swingtime Jamboree
Swingtime Jamboree
Lena Horne was 28 in Swingtime Jamboree as 'Herself'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1946
Poster of Mantan Messes Up
Mantan Messes Up
Lena Horne was 28 in Mantan Messes Up as 'Lene'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1946
Poster of Ziegfeld Follies
Ziegfeld Follies
Lena Horne was 28 in Ziegfeld Follies as 'Lena Horne (segment "Love")'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 26 1945
Poster of Harlem Hotshots
Harlem Hotshots
Lena Horne was 27 in Harlem Hotshots as '(archive footage)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jun 14 1944
Poster of Broadway Rhythm
Broadway Rhythm
Lena Horne was 26 in Broadway Rhythm as 'Fernway de la Fer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 19 1944
Poster of Boogie-Woogie Dream
Boogie-Woogie Dream
Lena Horne was 26 in Boogie-Woogie Dream
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1944
Poster of Swing Fever
Swing Fever
Lena Horne was 26 in Swing Fever as 'Herself'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 01 1943
Poster of Thousands Cheer
Thousands Cheer
Lena Horne was 26 in Thousands Cheer as 'Lena Horne'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 13 1943
Poster of I Dood It
I Dood It
Lena Horne was 26 in I Dood It as 'Herself'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 01 1943
Poster of Stormy Weather
Stormy Weather
Lena Horne was 26 in Stormy Weather as 'Selina Rogers'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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)'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: 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'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1987
Poster of American Masters
American Masters
Lena Horne was 68+ in American Masters as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1984
Poster of Reading Rainbow
Reading Rainbow
Lena Horne was 65+ in Reading Rainbow as 'Herself - Narrator (voice)'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 05 1976
Poster of Keep US Beautiful
Keep US Beautiful
Lena Horne was 55+ in Keep US Beautiful
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 27 1973
Poster of Sanford and Son
Sanford and Son
Lena Horne was 54+ in Sanford and Son
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 14 1972
Poster of Great Performances
Great Performances
Lena Horne was 53+ in Great Performances as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 17 1970
Poster of Film Night
Film Night
Lena Horne was 51+ in Film Night
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 09 1967
Poster of Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show
Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show
Lena Horne was 48+ in Best of The Dean Martin Variety Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 10 1966
Poster of The Dean Martin Show
The Dean Martin Show
Lena Horne was 48+ in The Dean Martin Show
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of Password
Password
Lena Horne was 44+ in Password
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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 - Host, Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 12 1959
Poster of Kraft Music Hall
Kraft Music Hall
Lena Horne was 41+ in Kraft Music Hall
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Wed, Oct 08 1958
Poster of The Twentieth Century
The Twentieth Century
Lena Horne was 40+ in The Twentieth Century
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Sun, Oct 20 1957
Poster of The Perry Como Show
The Perry Como Show
Lena Horne was 39+ in The Perry Como Show
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 25 1955
Poster of Music 55
Music 55
Lena Horne was 38+ in Music 55
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jul 12 1955
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Lena Horne was 35+ in The Oscars as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: 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'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948