Dorothy Kirsten

Birth Name:

Dorothy Kirsten

Birth Place:

Montclair, New Jersey, United States

Profession

Actress, Soundtrack

Before becoming a singer, she once worked as a demonstrator for Singer sewing machines
Got her start as a singer by working for various dance orchestras
Was best known for her work in Puccini roles at the Metropolitan Opera
Was primarily recognized for her accomplishments as an opera singer
In 1982, her autobiography "A Time to Sing" was published
In 1938, she started singing under the tutelage of opera singer Grace Moore
Was one of the founders of the French Foundation for Alzheimer Research

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