Cleo Laine: Biography, Facts and Career
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Dame Cleo Laine, Lady Dankworth (born Clementine Dinah Bullock; 28 October 1927 – 24 July 2025) was a British singer and actress known for her scat singing. She was the wife of jazz composer and musician Sir John Dankworth and the mother of bassist Alec and singer Jacqui Dankworth. Laine had popular success with singles such as "You'll Answer To Me" and appeared in a range of musical theatre productions. She received a number of awards and honours including appointment as an OBE in 1979, and a Grammy in 1986; she became a dame in 1997.
Quick facts about Cleo Laine
- Full name: Cleo Laine
- Born: 1927-10-28
- Nationality: United Kingdom
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q291309
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Who is Cleo Laine?
Dame Cleo Laine, Lady Dankworth (born Clementine Dinah Bullock; 28 October 1927 – 24 July 2025) was a British singer and actress known for her scat singing.
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Cleo Laine is United Kingdom.
When was Cleo Laine born?
Cleo Laine was born on 1927-10-28.
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