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Odetta(1930-2008)

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Odetta was born on 31 December 1930 in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. She was an actress, known for Everything Must Go (2010), Mudbound (2017) and Sanctuaire (1961). She was married to Louisiana Red, Don Gordon and Gary Shead. She died on 2 December 2008 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
BornDecember 31, 1930
DiedDecember 2, 2008(77)
BornDecember 31, 1930
DiedDecember 2, 2008(77)
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Known for

Will Ferrell in Everything Must Go (2010)
Everything Must Go
6.4
  • Soundtrack("Baby I'm in The Mood for You")
  • 2010
Jonathan Banks and Carey Mulligan in Mudbound (2017)
Mudbound
7.4
  • Soundtrack("Glory Glory")
  • 2017
Lee Remick and Yves Montand in Sanctuaire (1961)
Sanctuaire
6.0
  • Nancy Mannigoe
  • 1961
David Oyelowo in Selma (2014)
Selma
7.5
  • Soundtrack("Masters of War")
  • 2014

Credits

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Actress



  • Bonnie Bedelia, Richard Farnsworth, and Craig T. Nelson in The Fire Next Time (1993)
    The Fire Next Time
    6.0
    TV Mini Series
    • 1993
  • Cicely Tyson in The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman (1974)
    The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman
    7.8
    TV Movie
    • Big Laura
    • 1974
  • Have Gun - Will Travel (1957)
    Have Gun - Will Travel
    8.4
    TV Series
    • Sarah Gibbs
    • 1961
  • Lee Remick and Yves Montand in Sanctuaire (1961)
    Sanctuaire
    6.0
    • Nancy Mannigoe
    • 1961

Music Department



  • Give Me Your Hand
    Short
    • music
    • musician
    • 1968

Additional Crew



  • The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till (2005)
    The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till
    7.7
    • vocals by
    • 2005

Personal details

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  • Born
    • December 31, 1930
    • Birmingham, Alabama, USA
  • Died
    • December 2, 2008
    • Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA(heart disease)
  • Spouses
      Louisiana Red1977 - December 2, 2008 (her death)
  • Other works
    CD: "Best of Odetta" (ZZB)
  • Publicity listings
    • 30 Articles

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  • Trivia
    Was awarded the National Endowment for the Arts' National Medal of Arts by President Clinton in 1999. In addition, she was honored at the Kennedy Center with the "Visionary Award" along with a tribute performance by singer Tracy Chapman. In 2005, the Library of Congress honored her with its "Living Legend Award". In December, 2006, the Winnipeg Folk Festival honored her with their "Lifetime Achievement Award," and in February, 2007, The International Folk Alliance selected her as "Traditional Folk Artist of the Year.".
  • Nickname
    • The First Lady of the Folk Song

FAQ

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  • When did Odetta die?
    December 2, 2008
  • How did Odetta die?
    Heart disease
  • How old was Odetta when she died?
    77 years old
  • Where did Odetta die?
    Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
  • When was Odetta born?
    December 31, 1930

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