Dionne Warwick
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Summary
Dionne Warwick was born on December 12, 1940[1], in East Orange[2]. She has worked as a singer[3], actor[4], television presenter[5], pop musician[6], and presenter[7]. She ranks in the top 0.28% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (35,514 views/month, #2,830 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Spouse: William Elliott[9]
- Child: Damon Elliott[10]
- Country of citizenship: United States[11]
- Native language: English[12]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[13]
- Occupation: musician[14]
- Educated at: The Hartt School[15], East Orange Campus High School[16], East Orange High School[17]
- Award received: Marian Anderson Award[18], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19], Kennedy Center Honors[20], Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year[21], Ellis Island Medal of Honor[22], New Jersey Hall of Fame[23]
- Sex or gender: female[24]
- Genre: pop music[25], soul[26]
- Record label: Scepter Records[27], Warner Records Inc.[28], Embassy[29], Five[30]
- Discography: Dionne Warwick discography[31]
- Commons category: Dionne Warwick[32]
- Family name: Warrick[33]
- Given name: Marie[34], Dionne[35]
- Official website: https://www.officialdionnewarwick.com/[36]
- Topic's main category: Category:Dionne Warwick[37]
- Commons gallery: Dionne Warwick[38]
- Relative: Whitney Houston[39], Cissy Houston[40]
- Described by source: Notable Black American Women[41], Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[42]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[43], Portuguese[44]
- Birth name: Marie Dionne Warrick[45]
- Name in native language: Dionne Warwick[46]
Why It Matters
Dionne Warwick has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] She is known by 43 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]
She has been cited as an influence by Iva Zanicchi[49], a politician[50], b. 1940[51], of Italy[52], awarded the Sanremo Music Festival[53].
FAQs
Where was Dionne Warwick born?
Dionne Warwick was born in East Orange[2].
Who was Dionne Warwick married to?
Dionne Warwick's spouses include William Elliott[9].
What did Dionne Warwick do for work?
Dionne Warwick worked as a singer[3], actor[4], television presenter[5], pop musician[6], and presenter[7].
Where did Dionne Warwick go to school?
Dionne Warwick was educated at The Hartt School[15], East Orange Campus High School[16], and East Orange High School[17].
What awards did Dionne Warwick receive?
Honors received include Marian Anderson Award[18], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[19], Kennedy Center Honors[20], and Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year[21].
Who did Dionne Warwick influence?
Dionne Warwick has been cited as an influence by Iva Zanicchi[49].