Ethel WatersEthel Waters, photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1938Ethel Waters (October 31, 1896-September 1, 1977) was an African American vocalist who performed jazz, big band, gospel, and popular music, on Broadway and off. Waters was born in Chester, Pennsylvania and died in Los Angeles, California. She was posthumously recognized in 1984 by the Gospel Music Association where her name was placed in its Gospel Music Hall of Fame. This page about Ethel Waters includes information from a Wikipedia article. Additional articles about Ethel Waters News stories about Ethel Waters External links for Ethel Waters Videos for Ethel Waters Wikis about Ethel Waters Discussion Groups about Ethel Waters Blogs about Ethel Waters Images of Ethel Waters |
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She was posthumously recognized in 1984 by the Gospel Music Association where her name was placed in its Gospel Music Hall of Fame. This was recorded during a poetry reading at the Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach, California, in April 2002. Waters was born in Chester, Pennsylvania and died in Los Angeles, California. Latino Poetry, excerpts from a live performance by Robert Beltran. Ethel Waters (October 31, 1896-September 1, 1977) was an African American vocalist who performed jazz, big band, gospel, and popular music, on Broadway and off. In 2001 it was reported in USA Today that the Galaxy Ball raised more than US$50,000.00 for the Down's Syndrome Association of Los Angeles, as well as other charities. During the evening, there is a cabaret and dinner dance. One of Beltran's siblings was born with Down's Syndrome and each year since 1998 he has hosted the Galaxy Ball, which brings together actors from other Star Trek series for a small convention. He is also a member of the Classical Theater Lab, an ensemble of professional actors who co-produced his production of Hamlet in 1997, which he directed as well as starred in. Beltran founded and co-directed the East LA Classic Theater Group. Mr. He had his first film role in Zoot Suit, in 1981. He graduated from California State University, Fresno with a degree in Theater Arts and moved on to Los Angeles to begin his acting career. He was born in Bakersfield, California. He has seven brothers and two sisters. Beltran is the seventh son of first generation Mexican-American parents, and refers to himself as being "Latindio". Mr. He has won The Nosostros Golden Eagle Award for Outstanding Actor in a Television Series (1997) and been nominated for the NCLR Bravo Award for Outstanding Television Series Actor in a Crossover Role (1996), the ALMA Awards for Outstanding Individual Performance in a Television Series in a Crossover Role (1998, 1999). However, he has been working steadily since 1979 in both theater and in films. Robert Beltran (born November 19, 1953) is best known for his role as Commander Chakotay on Star Trek: Voyager. CSI: Miami (2003). Foto-Novelas (2002). 2001 ALMA Awards (Presenter) (2001). Fahrenheit 452: The Art Police (short) (2000). Luminarias (1999). Ultimate Trek: Star Trek's Greatest Moments (1999). How Else Am I Supposed To Know I'm Still Alive (1997). Trekkies (1997). Managua (1997). Star Trek: Voyager (1995 - 2001). 500 Nations (1995). Nixon (1995). Models, Inc. (1994). Murder, She Wrote ("Time to die") (1994). Shannongate (1994). Rio Shannon (1993). Lois & Clark ("Fly Hard") (1993). State of Emergency (1993). Murder, She Wrote ("Double Jeopardy") (1993). Shadow Hunter (1993). Stormy Weathers (1992). La Pastorela (1992). Bugsy (1991). The Chase (1991). Veronica Clare (1991). Kiss Me a Killer (1991). To Die Standing (1990). Midnight Caller ("Life Without Possibility") (1990). El Diablo (1990). Forbidden Sun (1989). Miami Vice ("Free Fall") (1989). Scenes From the Class Stuggle in Beverly Hills (1989). Sisters (1988). Gaby, A True Story (1987). Slam Dance (1987). The Family Martinez (1986). Streethawk (1986). Latino (1985). The Mystic Warrior (1984). Calendar Girl Murders (1984). Night of the Comet (1984). Lone Wolf McQuade (1983). Eating Raoul (1982). Zoot Suit (1981). The Big Knife (2003). Hamlet (1997). A Touch Of The Poet (1993). Widows (1991). Macbeth (1989). A Burning Beach (1988). Stars In The Morning Sky (1987). I Don't Have To Show You No Stinkin' Badges (1986). The Quartered Man (1985). Corridos (1983). Taming of the Shrew (1981). Romeo and Juliet (1981). Hamlet (1981). Henry IV, part 1 and Henry IV, part 2 (1981). A Midsummer Night's Dream (1981). La Pastorela (1980). Bard in the Box Tour (1980). California Shakespeare Festival (1979). |