Age | 64 (age at death) |
Birthday | 18 May, 1892 |
Birthplace | Rome, Lazio, Italy |
Died | 9 May, 1957 |
Place of Death | Stamford, Connecticut, USA |
Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Nationality | Italian |
Occupation | Singer |
Claim to Fame | All Star Revue |
Ezio Fortunato Pinza (May 18, 1892 – May 9, 1957) was an Italian opera singer. Pinza possessed a rich, smooth and sonorous voice, with a flexibility unusual for a bass. He spent 22 seasons at New York's Metropolitan Opera, appearing in more than 750 performances of 50 operas. At the San Francisco Opera, Pinza sang 26 roles during 20 seasons from 1927 to 1948. Pinza also sang to great acclaim at La Scala, Milan and at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London.