Russell Christopher, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
TweetRussell Christopher
American opera singer
Date of Birth: 12-Mar-1930
Place of Birth: Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Date of Death: 09-Nov-2014
Profession: opera singer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Pisces 
About Russell Christopher
- Russell Christopher (12 March 1930 in Grand Rapids, Michigan – 9 November 2014) was an American operatic baritone who specialized in comprimario roles.
- He received his Bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Michigan, where he was a soloist in the University of Michigan Men's Glee Club.
- His voice teachers included Philip Duey and Raymond McDermot.
- He made his professional opera debut in 1959 as the Emperor in Giacomo Puccini's Turandot.
- In 1963 he won the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions.
- Between 1963 and 1991 he appeared in a total of 1,410 performances at the Metropolitan Opera.
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