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George Garner
Born
George Robert Garner III

(1892-04-16)April 16, 1892
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Died January 8, 1971(1971-01-08) (aged 78)
California, United States
Occupation singer, actor, musical director
Spouse(s) Paullyn

George Garner (April 16, 1892 – January 8, 1971) was an American vocalist and choral director. He was the first African American to solo at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. He was also the first African-American lead in a production at the Pasadena Playhouse in Pasadena, California.

Selected credits

Theatre

Year Production Role Theatre(s) Notes
1934 Finder's Luck Pasadena Playhouse
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