Stephanie Mills - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	March 22, 1957
Age	69
Birthplace	Brooklyn, New York, USA
Zodiac Sign	Aries - (see also Stephanie Mills's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Rooster
Generation	Baby Boomer Generation
Known For	Grammy Award-winning R&B singer and for originating the role of Dorothy in 'The Wiz' on Broadway.

Intro

Stephanie Mills is an American singer, songwriter, and actress, best known for her work in the genres of soul, R&B, and gospel. She rose to fame for her portrayal of Dorothy in the original Broadway production of 'The Wiz,' and for a string of hits in the late 1970s and 1980s, including 'Never Knew Love Like This Before.'

Early Life & Background

Stephanie Mills was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. She began singing gospel music at an early age at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Brooklyn and won the Amateur Night at the Apollo Theater six times by the age of 11.

Career Highlights

• Originated the role of Dorothy in the Broadway musical 'The Wiz' (1975).
• Won a Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance in 1981 for the hit 'Never Knew Love Like This Before.'
• Achieved five No. 1 hits on the US R&B chart, including 'Home' and 'I Feel Good All Over.'
• Had a successful recording career with albums such as 'Whatcha Gonna Do with My Lovin'' and 'Stephanie.'

Trivia

• Was briefly married to Jeffrey Daniel of the group Shalamar.
• Mills is a noted advocate for children’s causes and autism awareness.

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Sources

1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephanie_Mills
2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0588722/