Todd Duncan(1903-1998)
- Actor
- Soundtrack
Todd Duncan was the original Porgy in the first run of Porgy & Bess,
which opened on 10 October 1935 in New York. Prior to that, he obtained
a master's degree in voice from Columbia University Teachers College. He was also
Professor of Voice at Howard University in Washington D.C.. He also
sang in London, and was the first black artist to appear at the New
York City Opera, in 1945. He retired from show business in 1951, but
continued a teaching and singing career which included over 2,000
performances in 56 countries. His work as a teacher continued until
just before his death.
