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Ethel Waters · Born in Pennsylvania on October 3, 1896 · Died September 1, 1977 · Ethel was born to a 12 year old mother, Louis Anderson, who had been raped by a white man, John Waters, at Knife point · She had a troubled life an poverty with a rejecting mother · She sang in the church choir · Her childhood was cut short. · When she was 13, she married an abusive man and dropped out of 6th grade. One year she was discovered · Worked as a maid · She was discovered roe being a good actress in 1917 when she was singing in a singing contest · Stage name is "Big Mamma Stringbean," because that was chosen for her acting career · One of the first black singers to cut a record on the Black Swan record label Ethel Waters · Toured with Fletcher Henderson and the Black Swan jazz masters · Her grandmother influenced her not to holler by telling her "you don't have to holler, because God has very big ears. He can here you even if you whisper" · Raised by her maternal grandmother
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Ethel
Who were Ethel waters' parents and what did they do?
John Waters
When was Ethel Waters born?
Ethel Waters was born on October 31, 1896.
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What is the birth name of Ethel Browning?
Ethel Rosenberg's birth name is Greenglass, Ethel.
What is Ethel Waters's birthday?
Ethel Waters was born on October 31, 1896.
What age did Ethel Waters start her career?
what age did ethel waters start her career
What was judy garland's middle name?
Ethel
Who were Ethel waters' parents and what did they do?
John Waters
How old was Ethel Waters at death?
Ethel Waters died on September 1, 1977 at the age of 80.
Are Oren Waters and Ethel Waters related?
Yes they are Cousins
When was Ethel Waters born?
Ethel Waters was born on October 31, 1896.
How old is Ethel Waters?
Ethel Waters was born on October 31, 1896 and died on September 1, 1977. Ethel Waters would have been 80 years old at the time of death or 118 years old today.
What was the era of ethel waters?
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What has the author Ethel Waters written?
Ethel Waters has written: 'His eye is on the sparrow' -- subject(s): Accessible book, Biography, Jazz, Musicians, Singers 'Ethel Waters With Charles Samuels' 'To Me It's Wonderful' -- subject(s): Singers, Biography 'Mamba's daughters'
What is abbey waters middle name?
grace!!
What is the birth name of Ethel Browning?
Ethel Rosenberg's birth name is Greenglass, Ethel.
