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American concert bass-baritone singer (1920-2002)

William Caesar Warfield (January 22, 1920 – August 25, 2002) was an American concert bass-baritone, known for his appearances in stage productions, Hollywood films, and television programs.

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A prominent African American artist during the Civil Rights era, he worked with many notable artists, represented the United States during foreign tours, taught at academic institutions, and earned numerous accolades, including a Grammy Award in 1984.

Biography

Early life and career

Warfield was born in West Helena, Arkansas, the oldest of five sons of a Baptist minister.^[1] He grew up in Rochester, New York, where his father was the pastor of Mt.

Vernon Church. In 1938, as a senior at Washington High School in Rochester, he won the Music Educators National Song Competition in St. Louis and expressed an interest in pursuing a career on the concert stage.^[2] Inducted into the U.S. Army in November Toggle share options XUF