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Odetta (Odetta Holmes) was born on 31 December, 1930 in Birmingham, Alabama, USA, is a soundtrack,actress,music_department. Discover Odetta's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 77 years old?

Popular As Odetta Holmes
Occupation soundtrack,actress,music_department
Age 77 years old
Zodiac Sign Capricorn
Born 31 December 1930
Birthday 31 December
Birthplace Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Date of death 2 December, 2008
Died Place Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Nationality United States

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Odetta Height, Weight & Measurements

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Who Is Odetta's Husband?

Her husband is Louisiana Red (1977 - 2 December 2008) ( her death), Don Gordon (1959 - ?) ( divorced), Gary Shead (? - ?) ( divorced)

Family
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Husband Louisiana Red (1977 - 2 December 2008) ( her death), Don Gordon (1959 - ?) ( divorced), Gary Shead (? - ?) ( divorced)
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Odetta Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Odetta worth at the age of 77 years old? Odetta’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. She is from United States. We have estimated Odetta'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
Salary in 2023 Under Review
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Source of Income Soundtrack

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1930

Odetta was born on December 31, 1930 in Birmingham, Alabama, USA as Odetta Holmes. She was married to Louisiana Red, Don Gordon and Gary Shead.

1944

A songwriter, guitarist and actress as well as legendary black folksinger, she trained in opera singing as a teenager and made her professional debut with the Hollywood Turnabout Puppet Theatre in 1944 (age 13), where she stayed for four years.

1949

Toured nationally with the musical "Finian's Rainbow" in 1949 before focusing on folksinging in the 1950s. She eventually became a prime act for such clubs as the Blue Angel, hungry i and Tin Angel in such cities as New York and San Francisco.

1963

Dubbed "The Voice of the Civil Rights Movement", she performed a memorable version of "O Freedom" during the August 1963 march on Washington led by Martin Luther King.

1988

John Waters' original screenplay for Hairspray (1988) mentions her as an influence on beatniks.

1999

She was awarded the American National Medal of the Arts in 1999 by the National Endowment for the Arts in Washington D.C.

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