Lily Pons

Birth Name:

Alice Joséphine Pons

Birth Place:

Draguignan, France

Profession

Soundtrack, Actress

Lily Pons

In 1997, she was depicted on a commemorative set of U․S․ postage stamps
In 1938, she was awarded the French Legion of Honor
In June 1938, she got married to musician Andre Kostelanetz
Trained in piano at the Paris Conservatoire when she was 13 years old
Was best known for her operatic soprano singing voice
Was widely associated with her work for the Metropolitan Opera
In 1940, she became a naturalized citizen of the United States

1936Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (February):Winner
1937Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (February):Winner
1938Photoplay Award - Best Performances of the Month (February):Winner