Ellen Winther
Ellen Winther | |
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Århus, Denmark | |
| Died | 13 August 2011 (aged 78) |
| Genres | Opera, Musical theatre |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
Ellen Winther Lembourn (née Sørensen; 11 August 1933,
Winther trained as an opera singer and made her professional debut in 1957 at the
Besides her succes in operas, stage musicals and revues, Winther also became well known to Danish audiences by many appearances in film and television. This included her portrayal of Minna Varnæs in Matador in 1978.[4] In 1983, she was awarded the Order of the Dannebrog for her contribution to the arts in Denmark.[citation needed].
Marriages
Winther was married to pianist John Winther from 1960 to 1966, with two children from this marriage, and to writer and politician Hans Jørgen Lembourn from 1973 until his death in 1997.[citation needed]
Death
Ellen Winther Lembourn died on 13 August 2011, two days after her 78th birthday.[5]
References
- ^ ESC National Finals 1962, natfinals.50webs.com; accessed 16 January 2018.
- ^ ESC History, esc-history.com; accessed 16 January 2018.
- ^ "Vuggevise", diggiloo.net; accessed 16 January 2018.
- ^ Filmography, imdb.com; accessed 16 January 2018.
- ^ "News - Denmark: Ellen Winther dies at the age of 78". Eurovision Song Contest. Archived from the original on 18 November 2011. Retrieved 30 August 2011.
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