Ella Fitzgerald
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Ella Fitzgerald
Summary
Ella Fitzgerald is a human[1]. Born in Newport News[2], she… she was born on April 25, 1917[3]. She died in Beverly Hills[4]. She died on June 15, 1996[5]. She worked as a singer-songwriter[6], composer[7], conductor[8], bandleader[9], and film actor[10]. She ranks in the top 0.46% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,324 views/month, #4,649 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Ella Fitzgerald was born in Newport News[2].
- Ella Fitzgerald passed away in Beverly Hills[4].
- Ella Fitzgerald was born on April 25, 1917[3].
- Ella Fitzgerald was born on April 25, 1918[12].
- Ella Fitzgerald died on June 15, 1996[5].
- Ella Fitzgerald died on August 15, 1996[13].
- Ella Fitzgerald is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery[14].
- Ella Fitzgerald's father was William Fitzgerald[15].
- Ella Fitzgerald's mother was Q107305789[16].
- Ella Fitzgerald was married to Ray Brown[17].
- A child of Ella Fitzgerald was Ray Brown, Jr.[18].
- Ella Fitzgerald held citizenship in United States[19].
- English was Ella Fitzgerald's native language[20].
- Ella Fitzgerald is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[21].
- Ella Fitzgerald worked as a singer-songwriter[6].
- Ella Fitzgerald's professions included composer[7].
- Ella Fitzgerald worked as a conductor[8].
- Ella Fitzgerald worked as a bandleader[9].
- Ella Fitzgerald worked as a film actor[10].
- Ella Fitzgerald worked as a recording artist[22].
- Ella Fitzgerald's field of work was music composing[23].
- Ella Fitzgerald's field of work was singing[24].
- Ella Fitzgerald's field of work was jazz[25].
- Ella Fitzgerald received the Presidential Medal of Freedom[26].
- Ella Fitzgerald received the National Medal of Arts[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Ella Fitzgerald's place of birth was Newport News[2]. Recorded date of birth include April 25, 1917[3] and April 25, 1918[12]. Her father was William Fitzgerald[15]. Her mother was Q107305789[16]. She is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[21]. English was her native language[20].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include singer-songwriter[6], composer[7], conductor[8], bandleader[9], film actor[10], and recording artist[22]. Fields of work include music composing[23], a type of arts[28]; singing[24], a type of activity[29]; and jazz[25], a music genre[30], founded in 1917[31].
Recognition
Awards received include Presidential Medal of Freedom[26], an award[32], in United States[33], founded in 1963[34]; National Medal of Arts[27], a medallion[35], in United States[36], founded in 1984[37]; Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[38], a lifetime achievement award[39], in United States[40], founded in 1962[41]; National Women's Hall of Fame[42], a 501(c)(3) organization[43], in United States[44], founded in 1969[45]; Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres[46], a grade of an order[47], in France[48]; and Kennedy Center Honors[49], an award[50], in United States[51], founded in 1978[52].
Personal Life
Ella Fitzgerald was married to Ray Brown[17]. A child of her was Ray Brown, Jr.[18].
Death and Burial
Recorded date of death include June 15, 1996[5] and August 15, 1996[13]. Ella Fitzgerald died in Beverly Hills[4]. The cause of death was stroke[53]. She is buried at Inglewood Park Cemetery[14].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Ella Fitzgerald include Ella Emhoff[54] and Ella, elle l'a[55].
Why It Matters
Ella Fitzgerald ranks in the top 0.46% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11,324 views/month, #4,649 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] She is known by 32 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
She has been cited as an influence by Aretha Franklin[58], a singer[59], 1942–2018[60], of United States[61], awarded the National Medal of Arts[62], specialised in music composing[63]; Bridgit Mendler[64], a singer[65], b. 1992[66], of United States[67], specialised in music composing[68]; Angèle[69], a pianist[70], b. 1995[71], of Belgium[72], awarded the Bronze Zinneke[73], specialised in performing arts[74]; Sandy[75], a singer[76], b. 1983[77], of Brazil[78]; Angela Ro Ro[79], a singer[80], 1949–2025[81], of Brazil[82]; and Titiek Puspa[83], an actor[84], 1937–2025[85], of Indonesia[86], awarded the Anugerah Musik Indonesia[87].
Entities named for her include Ella Emhoff[54] and Ella, elle l'a[55].
FAQs
Where was Ella Fitzgerald born?
Ella Fitzgerald's place of birth was Newport News[2].
Where did Ella Fitzgerald die?
Ella Fitzgerald passed away in Beverly Hills[4].
Who were Ella Fitzgerald's parents?
Ella Fitzgerald's father was William Fitzgerald[15]. Ella Fitzgerald's mother was Q107305789[16].
Who was Ella Fitzgerald married to?
Ella Fitzgerald's spouses include Ray Brown[17].
What did Ella Fitzgerald do for work?
Ella Fitzgerald worked as singer-songwriter[6], composer[7], conductor[8], bandleader[9], and film actor[10].
What awards did Ella Fitzgerald receive?
Honors received include Presidential Medal of Freedom[26], National Medal of Arts[27], Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award[38], and National Women's Hall of Fame[42].
Who did Ella Fitzgerald influence?
Ella Fitzgerald has been cited as an influence by Aretha Franklin[58], Bridgit Mendler[64], Angèle[69], and Sandy[75].