What is Lily Pons's full name?
Alice Joséphine Pons
Lily Pons date of birth:
April 12, 1898
How old was Lily Pons when died?
77
Where was Lily Pons born?
Draguignan, Provence-Alpes-Côte d`Azur, France
When did Lily Pons die?
February 13, 1976
Where did Lily Pons die?
Dallas, Texas, USA
Why did Lily Pons die?
Pancreatic cancer
How tall is Lily Pons?
5' (152 cm)
Lily Pons body shape:
Slim
What is Lily Pons's ethnicity?
White
What is Lily Pons nationality?
French
What is Lily Pons's occupation?
opera singer, actor
Who is Lily Pons's father?
Léonard Louis Auguste Antoine Pons
Who is Lily Pons's mother?
Marie Pétronille Pons
Lily Pons sister(s):
Juliette Pons
Short Biography
Lily Pons (April 12, 1898 – February 13, 1976) was a French-American operatic soprano and actress who had an active career from the late 1920s through the early 1970s. As an opera singer she specialized in the coloratura soprano repertoire and was particularly associated with the title roles in Lakmé and Lucia di Lammermoor. In addition to appearing as a guest artist with many opera houses internationally, Pons enjoyed a long association with the Metropolitan Opera in New York City, where she performed nearly 300 times between 1931 and 1960.