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Adriana Caselotti - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | May 16, 1916 |
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| Birthplace | Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus - (see also Adriana Caselotti's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon |
| Generation | Greatest Generation |
| Known For | Voicing Snow White in Disney's 1937 animated film 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' |
Intro
Adriana Caselotti was an American actress and singer best known as the original voice of Snow White in Walt Disney's 1937 animated film 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.'
Early Life & Background
Adriana Caselotti was born to a musically inclined family. Her father was a music teacher and vocal coach, and her mother was an opera singer. She studied singing from an early age and trained in Italy for a while during her youth.
Career Highlights
- Selected by Walt Disney to provide the voice of Snow White in 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' (1937)
- Briefly appeared as a singer in 'The Wizard of Oz' (1939) and 'It's a Wonderful Life' (1946)
- Named a Disney Legend in 1994
Trivia
- Caselotti was paid $970 for her work on 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.'
- Due to Disney's desire to keep Snow White's voice unique, she was largely prevented from taking other roles after the film's release.
- She made a cameo as a singer in the Tin Man's song in 'The Wizard of Oz.'
FAQs
People also ask
When was Adriana Caselotti born?
Adriana Caselotti was born the 16 May 1916.
Where is Adriana Caselotti from?
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States.
On Her Birth-Day
About May 16th, 1916, in brief:
- Historical events: On May 16, 1916, the Sykes-Picot Agreement was signed between the United Kingdom and France, with assent from Russia. The secret agreement outlined the division of the Ottoman Empire's territories in the Middle East into spheres of British and French influence, setting the stage for future geopolitical boundaries in the region.
- Day of the week: May 16th, 1916 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: The Old Refrain by John McCormack
- Popular movie: directed by D.W. Griffith
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