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William Caesar Warfield (January 22, 1920 – August 25, 2002) was an American concert bass-baritone, known for his appearances in stage productions, Hollywood films, and television programs.
William Warfield was an American concert bass-baritone singer known worldwide for his work as a soloist, recitalist, actor, and narrator. He broke down racial barriers throughout his entire career, opening doors for African American artists who came behind him.
Jan 28, 2013 · William Warfield passed away on August 25, 2002, in Chicago, Illinois. Warfield’s legacy lives on in the form of the William Warfield Scholarship Fund, which continues to give money to young African American classical singers to pursue their studies at the Eastman School of Music.
William Warfield as “De Lawd,” still from October, 1957 Hallmark Hall of Fame television production of “Green Pastures”. In 1964, Warfield starred in the New York City Light Opera Company’s Broadway production of Porgy and Bess, with Veronica Tyler as Bess and Robert Guillaume as Sportin’ Life.
William Warfield. Opera singer and educator William Caesar Warfield was born on January 22, 1920 in West Helena, Arkansas to Robert and Bertha McCamery Warfield. Warfield first developed vocal skills by singing in the choir of his father’s Baptist church.
William Warfield. Actor: Show Boat. William Warfield was a concert baritone singer, who gave his recital debut in New York's Town Hall in 1950. He was then quickly invited by the Australian Broadcast Corporation to tour Australia for thirty-five concerts.
Aug 27, 2002 · William Warfield, the bass-baritone whose repertory included everything from theater works to Handel oratorios but who was best known for his portrayals of Porgy in Gershwin's...
William Warfield. Actor: Show Boat. William Warfield was a concert baritone singer, who gave his recital debut in New York's Town Hall in 1950. He was then quickly invited by the Australian Broadcast Corporation to tour Australia for thirty-five concerts.
Aug 27, 2002 · William Warfield, the esteemed American baritone who sang “Ol’ Man River” in the 1951 MGM film version of Jerome Kern’s “Show Boat,” has died. He was 82.
Acclaimed throughout the world as one of the great vocal artists of our times, WILLIAM WARFIELD is a star in every field open to a singer's art. His recital debut in New York's famous Town Hall on March 19, 1950 put this artist, overnight, into the front ranks of concert artists.
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