Gustave Huberdeau, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Gustave Huberdeau

French opera singer

Date of Birth: 10-May-1874

Place of Birth: Paris, Île-de-France, France

Date of Death: 31-May-1945

Profession: actor, singer, opera singer

Nationality: France

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Gustave Huberdeau (10 May 1874 – 31 May 1945) was a French operatic bass-baritone who had a prolific career in Europe and the United States during the first quarter of the twentieth century.
He sang a wide repertoire encompassing material from French composers like Gounod and Massenet to the Italian grand operas of Verdi, the verismo operas of Mascagni, and the German operas of Richard Wagner and Richard Strauss.
He sang in numerous premieres during his 30-year career, including the original production of Puccini's La rondine in 1917.
Although possessing a rich and warm voice, Huberdeau had a talent for comedic portrayals which made him a favorite casting choice in secondary comedic roles as well as leading roles.
After retiring from opera in 1927, Huberdeau remained active as a performer in stage plays and in French cinema throughout the 1930s.