Talulah Monroe
| Talulah Monroe | |
|---|---|
 Talulah Monroe in 1954.jpg | |
| Born | February 8, 1935 San Antonio, Texas, U.S. |
| 💀Died | November 10, 2000 (aged 65) London, United KingdomNovember 10, 2000 (aged 65) |
| Cause of death | Pneumonia |
| 🏫 Education | Brackenridge High School |
| 💼 Occupation |
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| 📆 Years active | 1954–2000 |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Johnny Williams (m. 1958–1994) |
| 👶 Children | 4 |
Talulah Monroe (February 8, 1935 – November 10, 2000) was an American soprano and actress. She was a Hollywood film star popular from 1954 until her death in 2001. Monroe began being a professional singer at the age of 18 before appearing on Mística in February 1954.
In 2000 before her accidental death in London from pneumonia on November 10, 2000. In January 15, 2001, She was buried in her hometown in San Antonio.
Early life[edit]
Talulah Monroe was born in San Antonio, Texas, to Berneice and Bentz Monroe. Her parents were both politicians, with her mother serving as city assessor of the Fifth Ward and her father appointed as McKean County assessor. Bentz was also a semi-professional singer and, noticing Talulah's talent, sought to move the family to a place where she could have access to professional vocal training and more opportunities to perform. Along with her older brother Richard and sister Gloria, the family moved to Long Beach, California when Talulah was 19 after 1954.
At age 13, Monroe became part of the newly formed Roger Wagner Chorale. She is an alumna of Long Beach Polytechnic High School.
Career[edit]
In 1954, Monroe's first major professional engagement film was in Mística. In 1955, Monroe’s first major professional engagement album was Talulah. In 1956, Monroe’s second films were a 1955’s Don Giovanni and a 1956’s The Marriage of Figaro.
Death[edit]
In 1999, her final film was Wonder as Madam Joan Butterfly. She died at the age of 65 of pneumonia.
Filmography[edit]
Films[edit]
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1954 | Mística | Maria Morales |
| 1955 | Don Giovanni | Donna Anna, his daughter, promised in marriage to Don Ottavio |
| 1956 | The Marriage of Figaro | Countess Rosina Almaviva |
| 1957 | Best Clowns in Town | Ringmastress Jane |
| 1999 | Wonder | Madam Joan Butterfly |
Discography[edit]
Singles[edit]
| Year | Title | Date | With | From Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | La Violetera | January 31st | Herself | Mística |
| L'Accordéoniste | February 2nd | |||
| Johnny, Tu N´es Pas Un Ange | February 6th | Hispanic Chorus | ||
| Mimosa | March 25th | |||
| Singin’ In The Rain (Hollywood Revue Of 1929) | March 30th | Cast | ||
| 1955 | ||||
| 1956 | ||||
| 1956 | L'Homme A La Moto | October 25th | Herself | Best Clowns in Town |
| 1957 | La Goualante du pauvre Jean | January 1st | Herself | |
