Lawrence Tibbett

Lawrence Tibbett was an American opera singer and recording artist who performed with the Metropolitan Opera in New York City over 600 times from 1923 to 1950.

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Profession :

Opera Singer

Birthday :

November 16, 1896

Death Date:

July 15, 1960

Age :

63

Lawrence Mervil Tibbett (November 16, 1896 – July 15, 1960) was a multifaceted American artist, known for his work as an opera singer, film actor, and radio personality. As a distinguished baritone, he performed in over 600 leading roles at the Metropolitan Opera in New York City between 1923 and 1950. Some of his most notable performances include playing the title character in Verdi’s “Rigoletto”, the lead in Gershwin’s “Porgy and Bess”, and Ford in Verdi’s “Falstaff”. In addition to his opera career, Tibbett appeared in Hollywood films such as “The Rogue Song” and “New Moon” and was a pioneer in utilizing radio and recording technology in the opera world.

Tibbett was also an aviation enthusiast, holding a private pilot’s license and flying his own plane to some performances. During World War II, he contributed to the war effort as a captain in the United States Air Force. Today, Lawrence Tibbett’s legacy as one of the 20th century’s great voices continues to be celebrated.