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Benita Valente(1934-2025)

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Benita Valente was born on 19 October 1934 in Delano, California, USA. She was an actress, known for Strauss: Ariadne auf Naxos (1969), Lamp Unto My Feet (1948) and Evening at Symphony (1974). She was married to Anthony P. Checchia. She died on 24 October 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
BornOctober 19, 1934
DiedOctober 24, 2025(91)
BornOctober 19, 1934
DiedOctober 24, 2025(91)
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Known for

Strauss: Ariadne auf Naxos (1969)
Strauss: Ariadne auf Naxos
TV Movie
  • Najade
  • 1969
Lamp Unto My Feet (1948)
Lamp Unto My Feet
7.0
TV Series
  • Self
Evening at Symphony
TV Series
  • Najade
Carnegie Hall: The Grand Reopening
TV Special
  • Self
  • 1987

Credits

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Actress

  • Evening at Symphony
    TV Series
    • Najade
    • 1974
  • Strauss: Ariadne auf Naxos (1969)
    Strauss: Ariadne auf Naxos
    TV Movie
    • Najade
    • 1969

Personal details

  • Born
    • October 19, 1934
    • Delano, California, USA
  • Died
    • October 24, 2025
    • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
  • Spouse
    • Anthony P. Checchia? - September 7, 2024 (his death, 1 child)

Did you know

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    Served a German apprenticeship in Freiburg and made her Met debut as Pamina in 1973.

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