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Lena Horne 리나 혼

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Lena Mary Calhoun Horne (June 30, 1917 – May 9, 2010) was an American singer, actress, dancer and civil rights activist. Horne's career spanned more than seventy years and covered film, television and theater. Horne joined the chorus of the Cotton Club at the age of sixteen and became a nightclub performer before moving on to Hollywood and Broadway. A groundbreaking Black American performer, Horne advocated for civil rights and took part in the March on Washington in August 1963.

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Verified facts

Lena Horne (리나 혼) — verified Korean artist. Agency: Blue Note.

Details

• Genre: traditional pop, pop music, jazz
• Awards: Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Actress in a Musical
• Born: June 30, 1917
• Died: May 9, 2010
• Nationality: American
• Occupation: singer, actress, dancer and civil rights activist
• Notable Event: March on Washington in August 1963
• Birth Date: 1917년 6월 30일
• Death Date: 2010년 5월 9일
• Birth Place: 뉴욕주 브루클린
• Occupations: 가수, 댄서, 배우, 민권운동가

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• MusicBrainz lists the Korean name as Lena Horne; KoreaAPI uses 리나 혼 (chosen by source authority).

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Verified & tracked since 2026-08-19 · 5 verified snapshots.

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