Etta Moten Barnett, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Etta Moten Barnett

American singer, actress, activist

Date of Birth: 05-Nov-1901

Place of Birth: Weimar, Texas, United States

Date of Death: 02-Jan-2004

Profession: actor, stage actor, opera singer, film actor

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Etta Moten Barnett (November 5, 1901 – January 2, 2004) was an American actress and contralto vocalist, who was identified with her signature role of "Bess" in Porgy and Bess.
She created new roles for African-American women on stage and screen.
After her performing career, Barnett was active in Chicago as a major philanthropist and civic activist, raising funds for and supporting cultural, social and church institutions.