Edith Wilson: Biography, Facts and Career
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Edith Wilson (née Goodall; September 2, 1896 – March 31, 1981) was an American blues singer, vaudeville performer, and actress from Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. An African-American who performed and recorded in the classic female blues style in the 1920s, Wilson worked in vaudeville and stage productions, first in Louisville and later throughout the U.S. and abroad. From the 1930s onward, she acted in radio plays and television, and from 1948 to 1966 represented the Aunt Jemima brand for Quaker Oats in personal appearances and on television. She remained an active performer until 1980.
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- Full name: Edith Wilson
- Born: 1896-09-02
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q517273
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Who is Edith Wilson?
Edith Wilson (née Goodall; September 2, 1896 – March 31, 1981) was an American blues singer, vaudeville performer, and actress from Louisville, Kentucky, U.S.
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Edith Wilson is United States.
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Edith Wilson was born on 1896-09-02.
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