Miliza Korjus
Miliza Korjus | |
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| Born | Miliza Elizabeth Korjus August 18, 1909 |
| Died | August 26, 1980 Culver City, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Westwood Memorial Park |
| Occupation(s) | Singer and actress |
| Years active | 1938–1980 |
| Spouse(s) | Kuno Foelsch (1929-?) Walter Shector (1952–1973; his death) |
| Children | Melissa F. Wells (b. 1932) |
Miliza Elizabeth Korjus (August 18, 1909 – August 26, 1980) was a Polish-Estonian lyric coloratura soprano opera singer who appeared in classical American and Mexican sound films during the Golden Age of Hollywood. Korjus became a naturalized United States citizen in her adulthood. She was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1938 for her performance in The Great Waltz.