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Risë Stevens

1913 - 2013

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Risë Stevens (; June 11, 1913 – March 20, 2013) was an American operatic mezzo-soprano and actress. Beginning in 1938, she sang for the Metropolitan Opera in New York City for more than two decades during the 1940s and 1950s. She was most noted for her portrayals of the central character in Carmen by Georges Bizet. Read more on Wikipedia

Since 2007, the English Wikipedia page of Risë Stevens has received more than 323,099 page views. Her biography is available in 15 different languages on Wikipedia (down from 16 in 2019). Risë Stevens is the 10,385th most popular actor (down from 9,312th in 2019), the 15,095th most popular biography from United States (down from 13,557th in 2019) and the 4,881st most popular American Actor.

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  • 15

    Languages Editions (L)

  • 1.40

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  • 3.51

    Coefficient of Variation (CV)

Among ACTORS

Among actors, Risë Stevens ranks 10,385 out of 13,578. Before her are Frances Reid, Stephen Bishop, Gale Robbins, David Chocarro, Justin Whalin, and Chae Soo-bin. After her are Mariana Ximenes, Sarah Bolger, Damson Idris, Janina Gavankar, Heather Morris, and Soni Razdan.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1913, Risë Stevens ranks 419. Before her are Frances Langford, Helen Mack, Duane Swanson, Jack Ragland, Sidney Dillon Ripley, and Duke Nalon. After her are Don DeFore, Elizabeth David, Herb Jeffries, Ralph Edwards, José Villanueva, and Raich Carter. Among people deceased in 2013, Risë Stevens ranks 527. Before her are Jakob Arjouni, Farooq Sheikh, Christopher Evan Welch, Barbara Lawrence, Allan Simonsen, and Philippe Gaumont. After her are Lee Thompson Young, Chi Cheng, Kenny Ball, Chrissy Amphlett, Harry F. Byrd Jr., and C. Everett Koop.

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In United States

Among people born in United States, Risë Stevens ranks 15,095 out of 20,380. Before her are Frances Reid (1914), Q-Tip (1970), Stephen Bishop (1951), Gale Robbins (1921), George Ryan (1934), and Justin Whalin (1974). After her are Robert S. Kimbrough (1967), Tommy Dreamer (1971), Janina Gavankar (1980), Cameron Richardson (1979), Bill Bridges (1939), and Heather Morris (1987).

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Among ACTORS In United States

Among actors born in United States, Risë Stevens ranks 4,881. Before her are Joan Davis (1912), David Corenswet (1993), Frances Reid (1914), Stephen Bishop (1951), Gale Robbins (1921), and Justin Whalin (1974). After her are Janina Gavankar (1980), Heather Morris (1987), Lisa Nicole Carson (1969), Julia Campbell (1962), Logan Henderson (1989), and Solange Knowles (1986).

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Television and Movie Roles

Going My Way
Genevieve Linden
Youthful Father Chuck O'Malley led a colorful life of sports, song, and romance before joining the Roman Catholic clergy. After being appointed to a run-down New York parish, O'Malley's worldly knowledge helps him connect with a gang of boys looking for direction, eventually winning over the aging, conventional Parish priest.
Jan 1st 19446.73 / 10
The Chocolate Soldier
Maria Lanyi
Maria and Karl Lang are the singing duo of Vienna. Maria is very flirtatious and Karl very jealous. Karl decides to masquerade as a Russian guardsman and attempts to make Maria flirt with him - to test her loyalty to him - as the Russian, Karl makes a vigorous attempt to seduce Maria. For a moment she accepts then rejects. Karl is left in turmoil...
Nov 1st 19416.6 / 10
Journey Back to Oz
Glinda (voice)
Dorothy and Toto return to the Land of Oz to find the Scarecrow as ruler of the Emerald City. Unfortunately for the new mayor, the wicked Mombi is conspiring to take over the city for herself. With the help of the Tin Woodsman, the Cowardly Lion and other familiar friends, Dorothy sets out to save Oz.
Dec 14th 19725.3 / 10