Ruby Elzy

Quick Facts

Full Name	Ruby Elzy
Occupation	Opera Singer
Date Of Birth	Feb 20, 1908(1908-02-20)
Age	116
Date Of Death	1943-06-26
Birthplace	Pontotoc
Country	United States
Birth City	Mississippi
Horoscope	Aquarius

Ruby Elzy Biography

Ruby Elzy is one of the most popular and richest Opera Singer who was born on February 20, 1908 in Pontotoc, Mississippi, United States. Soprano in opera, who headlined shows at Apollo theater, entertained first lady Opera soprano who headlined acts at the Apollo theater, entertained the first lady Eleanor Roosevelt, and originated the role of Serena in Porgy and Bess. and created the role of Serena, in Porgy and Bess.

George Gershwin himself invited her to sing the role of Serena in his Broadway masterpiece. invited her to perform the role of Serena on his Broadway masterpiece.

After her father’s death, she was born in Pontotoc (Mississippi) and raised by her grandmother and mother.

Ruby Elzy Net Worth

Ruby Elzy is one of the richest Opera Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Ruby Elzy 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She sang at a local church when she was just four years old, and her first public performance was in front of the whole world.

She was not content with stage performances. She also starred with Not limited to just stage performances, she starred on-screen along with Bing Crosby in Birth of the Blues and with Paul Robeson in the film The Emperor Jones. and Paul Robeson onscreen in Birth of the Blues.

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Facts & Trivia

Ruby Ranked on the list of most popular Opera Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Ruby Elzy celebrates birthday on February 20 of every year.

Top Facts about Ruby Elzy

1. Ruby Elzy was an African American opera singer.
2. She was born on February 20, 1908 in Mississippi.
3. Elzy performed in the original cast of “Porgy and Bess.”
4. She sang at Carnegie Hall and with the Metropolitan Opera.
5. Elzy died at age 35 from pneumonia.
6. She was a member of Delta Sigma Theta sorority.
7. Elzy received a posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 1999.
8. Her hometown of Pontotoc, MS has a museum dedicated to her legacy.
9. Elzy broke barriers for black performers in classical music.
10. Her voice is described as powerful and soulful by critics and fans alike.