Sarah Vaughan



First NameSarah
Last NameVaughn
Full Name at BirthSarah Lois Vaughn
Age65 (age at death)
Date of BirthMay 27, 1924
BirthplaceNewark, New Jersey
Date of DeathApril 3, 1990
Location of DeathHidden Hills, California
Cause of Deathlung cancer
BuildAverage
Eye ColorBrown - Dark
Hair ColorBlack
Star SignGemini
EthnicityBlack
NationalityAmerican
Occupation CategoryVocalist
Claim to FameSongs
Music GenreJazz, Vocal, Cool
Music StyleJazz, Bop, Cool, Standards, Traditional Pop, Vocal Jazz
Music MoodSoothing, Elegant, Sophisticated, Stylish, Romantic, Earnest, Intimate, Poignant, Refined/Mannered, Playful, Reflective, Smooth, Innocent, Cheerful, Happy, Sensual, Calm/Peaceful, Gentle, Sentimental, Wistful, Passionate
InstrumentVocals
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Sarah Lois Vaughan (March 27, 1924 – April 3, 1990) was an American jazz singer, described by Scott Yanow as having "one of the most wondrous voices of the 20th century." She had a contralto vocal range.


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Filmography

Selected Sarah Vaughan film and TV show credits:


Acting Credits

1987
Jake and the Fatman
Mrs. Christopher

1960
Murder, Inc.
Singer

1960
Schlager-Raketen
Sängerin, Herself

1952
The Jackie Gleason Show
Guest Jazz Vocalist

Soundtrack Credits

2011
The Adjustment Bureau
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2009
Castle
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2006
Family Hero
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2006
Infamous
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2006
Priceless
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2005
Guess Who
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2005
Dancing with the Stars
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2005
So You Think You Can Dance
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2002
The Wire
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2001
Anja & Viktor
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2001
Heartbreakers
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2001
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
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1995
Le confessionnal
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1994
Corrina, Corrina
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1991
Boyz n the Hood
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1989
Baywatch
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1981
Sharky's Machine
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1979
A Family Circus Christmas
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1977
Sharon: Portrait of a Mistress
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1973
Duke Ellington... We Love You Madly
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1969
Cactus Flower
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1961
The 33rd Annual Academy Awards
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1960
Murder, Inc.
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1956
Basin Street Revue
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1955
Rhythm and Blues Revue
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Show Time at the Apollo
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