Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Born

September 15, 1945

Died

September 30, 2019 (age 74)

Place of Birth

Augusta, Georgia, USA

Also Known As

Jessye Mae Norman

IMDb

Jessye Norman

Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jessye Norman (September 15, 1945 – September 30, 2019) was an American opera singer and recitalist. A dramatic soprano, Norman was associated in particular with the Wagnerian repertoire, and with the roles of Sieglinde, Ariadne, Alceste, Leonore, and Cassandre. Apart from receiving several honorary doctorates and other awards, she also received the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, the National Medal of Arts, and was a member of the British Royal Academy of Music.

Filmography

2023FilmThe Magic of Spiritualsas Self (archive footage)2021FilmMitterrand, président culturelas Self (archive footage)2015FilmToni Morrison Remembersas Self 2014FilmKarajan's Magic and Mythas Self 2004TVWillkommen bei Carmen Nebelas Self 2002FilmVangelis – Mythodea (Music for the NASA Mission: 2001 Mars Odyssey)as Self - Lead Singer 2002FilmIm Herzen des Lichts – Die Nacht der Primadonnenas Self 1999TVBeckmannas Self 1995TVHappily Ever After: Fairy Tales for Every Childas Thunder Mountain Woman (voice)1993FilmOedipus Rexas Jocasta 1992FilmSymphony for the Spire 1991FilmJessye Norman at Notre Dameas Self 1991TVBoulevard Bioas Self 1990FilmSpirituals in Concertas Herself 1990FilmJessye Norman Sings Carmenas Herself 1990FilmDie Walküreas Sieglinde 1990FilmKathleen Battle and Jessye Norman Sing Spirituals at Carnegie Hall 1989FilmBluebeard’s Castle / Erwartung (The Met)as Judith/The Woman 1988FilmJessye Norman at Ely Cathedralas Herself 1988FilmAriadne auf Naxosas Ariadne / Primadonna 1988FilmThe Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Concertas Self 1987TVLe monde est à vousas Self 1987FilmDialogues des Carmélites 1987FilmJessye Norman - Singeras Herself 1985FilmOzawaas Self 1983FilmBerlioz: Les Troyensas Cassandre 1982FilmVerdi: Requiemas Self - Mezzo-soprano 1982TVChamps-Elyséesas Self 1978TVThe Kennedy Center Honorsas Self 1972TVLe Grand Échiquieras Self 1971TVGreat Performancesas Jocasta