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Lawrence Tibbett (Lawrence Mervil Tibbet) was born on 16 November, 1896 in Bakersfield, California, USA, is an actor,soundtrack,assistant_director. Discover Lawrence Tibbett's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 63 years old?

Popular As Lawrence Mervil Tibbet
Occupation actor,soundtrack,assistant_director
Age 63 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 16 November 1896
Birthday 16 November
Birthplace Bakersfield, California, USA
Date of death 15 July, 1960
Died Place New York City, New York, USA
Nationality United States

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Lawrence Tibbett Height, Weight & Measurements

At 63 years old, Lawrence Tibbett height is 6' 1" (1.85 m) .

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Height 6' 1" (1.85 m)
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Who Is Lawrence Tibbett's Wife?

His wife is Jane Marston Burgard (1 January 1932 - 15 July 1960) ( his death) ( 1 child), Grace Mackay Smith (19 May 1919 - 15 September 1931) ( divorced) ( 2 children)

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Wife Jane Marston Burgard (1 January 1932 - 15 July 1960) ( his death) ( 1 child), Grace Mackay Smith (19 May 1919 - 15 September 1931) ( divorced) ( 2 children)
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Lawrence Tibbett Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Lawrence Tibbett worth at the age of 63 years old? Lawrence Tibbett’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Lawrence Tibbett's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2024 Under Review
Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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Source of Income Actor

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1896

One of the great voices of the Metropolitan Opera, Lawrence Mervil Tibbet was born in Bakersfield, California, in 1896. Born at the end of the "wild west" era, he was only six when his father, who was a Kern County deputy sheriff, was killed by bandits. After training with, among others, Metropolitan Opera bass (and later film actor) Basil Ruysdael, he joined the Met, adding another "t" to his name in his initial contract.

1920

Son Richard Mackay Tibbett was born in 1920 (he married in 1951 and had three children and six grandchildren).

1923

He made his company debut in the small role of Lovitsky in Mussorgsky's "Boris Godonov" in 1923.

1925

Two years later, in 1925, he caused a sensation as "Ford" in Verdi's "Falstaff" and his future with the company was assured. At home in French, Italian, German, and American opera, he created the leads in numerous Met premiers, most notably in Deems Taylor's "The King's Henchman," Verdi's "Simon Boccanegra," and Louis Gruenberg's "The Emperor Jones.

1929

" Blessed, in his younger days, with boyish good looks, in addition to his powerful voice, he was one of the first great opera stars to enjoy success in Hollywood films, most notably 1929's "The Rogue Song," which brought him an Oscar nomination, and 1931's "Cuban Love Song," the latter opposite Lupe Velez and Jimmy Durante. He was also a highly-regarded recitalist and appeared successfully on radio. His recordings for Victor sold in the millions.

1934

In March 1934 it was reported that producer Edward Small had signed him for five movies. Ultimately none were made.

1936

In 1936, along with violinist Jascha Heifetz, he founded the American Guild of Musical Artists, serving for 17 years as its active president.

1940

Unfortunately, beginning in around 1940, the stress of taking on too many heavy roles too early brought on a vocal crisis which only worsened in the next decade. He continued to take on new roles at the Metropolitan (Michele in Puccini's "Il Tabarro," Balstrode in Benjamin Britten's "Peter Grimes," Ivan in Mussorgsky's "Khovantchina"), but these were parts that stressed his considerable dramatic abilities, rather than his diminishing vocal ones. This vocal crisis also triggered a drinking problem (some have said vice versa) which also got progressively worse with time.

1941

In 1941 he had to temporarily retire with what was called severe 'spasticity of the larynx muscle'.

1949

Perhaps wisely, Tibbett left the Met at the end of the 1949-50 season.

1950

The 1950s saw him appearing on stage in both musical and dramatic roles, most notably succeeding former Met colleague Ezio Pinza in the Broadway musical hit "Fanny," as well as hosting "Golden Voices" on NBC radio. But heavy drinking, which also brought on a well-publicized traffic arrest, left his once good looks bloated and puffy.

1997

Pictured on one of a set of four 32¢ US commemorative postage stamps in the Legends of American Music series, issued 10 September 1997, celebrating opera singers. Other singers honored in this issue are Lily Pons, Rosa Ponselle, and Richard Tucker.