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Lena Horne

ACTOR Jun 30, 1917 - May 9, 2010

KNOWN FOR

Her role in Stormy Weather and her Broadway show Lena Horne: The Lady and Her Music.

AMERICAN MASTERS FILMS

Lena Horne: In Her Own Words (Nov 1996)Directed by Susan Lacy

How It Feels To Be Free (Jan 2021)Directed by Yoruba Richen

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Written Features

Lena Horne poses in a sequined gown.

Lena Horne biographical timeline

Lena Horne Biography

Video Features

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