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 Dionne Warwick was born on December 12, 1940 in East Orange, New Jersey, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for Alive (1993), The Happytime Murders (2018) and Bird Box (2018). She was previously married to William Elliott.
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Dionne Warwick was born on December 12, 1940 in East Orange, New Jersey, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for Alive (1993), The Happytime Murders (2018) and Bird Box (2018). She was previously married to William Elliott.
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Began singing at age 6 at a Baptist church.She and her cousin, Whitney Houston were inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame in 2013 for their services to arts and entertainment.First cousin of Whitney Houston.In 1962 she recorded "Make It Easy On Yourself" for Scepter Records, but was angered when she discovered that the label was going to release Jerry Butler's version of it and not hers. To mollify her, the label said that they would have songwriters Hal David and Burt Bacharach write a song especially for her. She snapped, "Don't make me over, man", meaning "Don't try to con me". Bacharach and David thought that phrase would make a great title for a song, and wrote "Don't Make Me Over" for her, which became her debut song and was a major hit.Had a 12-year relationship with actor Gianni Russo best known for appearing as Carlo Rizzi, Connie Corleone's husband, in The Godfather (1972).As a teenager, she formed The Gospelaires, with sister Dee Dee Warwick and aunt Cissy Houston.Originally a mezzo-soprano at the height of her career, but since her voice has deepened due to life long smoking and age, now performs in the contralto range.Although Warwick had a handful of Top Ten hits during the 1960s, many of her songs were not given the chance to shine. Such songs include "Any Old Time of the Day," "Here Where There Is Love," "The Wine Is Young," "Check Out Time," "Wives and Lovers," "Only Love Can Break a Heart," "Knowing When to Leave," "(They Long to Be) Close to You," "Don't Go Breaking My Heart," "Let Me Be Lonely," "Forever My Love," "In the Land of Make Believe," "What the World Needs Now Is Love," "The Look of Love," and "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head".Mother of David Elliott, and Damon Elliott.Arrested on misdemeanor charge 12 May, 2002 at Miami International Airport for carrying 11 marijuana cigarettes, found in empty lipstick container, less than 5 grams of marijuana. A friend told reporters Warwick uses marijuana to fight effects of glaucoma. On 5 June 2002, AP reports that charges against Warwick were dropped after Miami-Dade County judge agreed to plea bargain deal, which included Warwick's completion of drug treatment program. She did not appear in court, but in a statement said, "To this day, I am puzzled about exactly what happened at the Miami International Airport. But through the grace of God, I can now put this unpleasant chapter behind me." Her plea also included her donation of $250 to a group which supports children born with HIV. Warwick also agreed to make an anti-drug public service announcement directed at youth.Although her real last name is Warrick, on her first hit record, "Don't Make Me Over", her record company misspelled her name "Warwick" on the label, and she's used it ever since.Dionne's younger sister, Dee Dee Warwick, died Saturday October 19, 2008 at a New Jersey nursing home, with her elder sister by her side, after having been in poor health for several months, according to a family spokesman. She was 63.Her childhood (Lincoln) elementary school was renamed Dionne Warwick Institute of Economics and Entrepreneusrhip (Kindergarten to 5th grade) in East Orange, New Jersey.Was named the U.S. Ambassador of Health in 1987.In the 1960s, she worked with Burt Bacharach and Hal David who wrote most of her songs.Attended Luther Vandross' funeral in New York, USA. She read Vandross' obituary and a letter from Gladys Knight, who was unable to attend the service. (July 2005)She attended the Hartt College of Music in Hartford, Connecticut. She met Burt Bacharach there, when she was 18 years old.Attended Karen Carpenter's funeral on Tuesday, February 8, 1983. The services were held at United Methodist Church in Downey, California.She was awarded five Grammy Awards. She has earned 18 top-20 US hits, including 12 songs written by Burt Bacharach.She has six grandchildren.Friends with Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, Diana Ross, Luther Vandross, Karen Carpenter, and Nancy Wilson.On the advice of her numerologist, she added an "e" to her last name and spelled it that way professionally before reverting back to her original spelling.Ranked #42 on VH1's Greatest Women of Rock N RollGraduated from East Orange High School in East Orange, New Jersey in 1959.She was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 6922 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.Second cousin of Bobbi Kristina Brown.Honorary Member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.She was raised on Sterling Street in East Orange, New Jersey.Known for her strong and resilient voice. She was able to belt high notes even as a chain smoker.She sang at St. Mark's Methodist Church in East Orange at 6 years old and later at New Hope Baptist Church on Sussex Avenue in Newark, New Jersey.She added an "e" to the end of her first name in 1971. She did so on the advice of her astrologer. She removed the "e" in 1975, saying it had been a mistake.Friends with Sam Cooke.February 25th 2003 - European tour and will be out of the States until April 2003.Celebrity spokesperson for the Psychic Friends Network and hostess for its infomercials in the 1990s.South Orange, New Jersey (December 2010) |
| Name: |
Dionne Warwick |
Type: |
Music Department,Actress,Producer (IMDB) |
| Area: |
All World |
Platform: |
IMDB |
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Business scope: |
Music Department,Actress,Producer |
| Products for sale: |
Music Department,Actress,Producer |
| Last update: |
2024-07-01 04:15:19 |
| Height: |
5' 7' (1.70 m) |
| Biography: |
Dionne Warwick was born on December 12, 1940 in East Orange, New Jersey, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for Alive (1993), The Happytime Murders (2018) and Bird Box (2018). She was previously married to William Elliott.Bio:Dionne Warwick w |
| Trivia: |
Began singing at age 6 at a Baptist church.She and her cousin, Whitney Houston were inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame in 2013 for their services to arts and entertainment.First cousin of Whitney Houston.In 1962 she recorded "Make It Easy On Yourself" for Scepter Records, but was angered when she discovered that the label was going to release Jerry Butler's version of it and not hers. To mollify her, the label said that they would have songwriters Hal David and Burt Bacharach write a song especially for her. She snapped, "Don't make me over, man", meaning "Don't try to con me". Bacharach and David thought that phrase would make a great title for a song, and wrote "Don't Make Me Over" for her, which became her debut song and was a major hit.Had a 12-year relationship with actor Gianni Russo best known for appearing as Carlo Rizzi, Connie Corleone's husband, in The Godfather (1972).As a teenager, she formed The Gospelaires, with sister Dee Dee Warwick and aunt Cissy Houston.Originally a mezzo-soprano at the height of her career, but since her voice has deepened due to life long smoking and age, now performs in the contralto range.Although Warwick had a handful of Top Ten hits during the 1960s, many of her songs were not given the chance to shine. Such songs include "Any Old Time of the Day," "Here Where There Is Love," "The Wine Is Young," "Check Out Time," "Wives and Lovers," "Only Love Can Break a Heart," "Knowing When to Leave," "(They Long to Be) Close to You," "Don't Go Breaking My Heart," "Let Me Be Lonely," "Forever My Love," "In the Land of Make Believe," "What the World Needs Now Is Love," "The Look of Love," and "Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head".Mother of David Elliott, and Damon Elliott.Arrested on misdemeanor charge 12 May, 2002 at Miami International Airport for carrying 11 marijuana cigarettes, found in empty lipstick container, less than 5 grams of marijuana. A friend told reporters Warwick uses marijuana to fight effects of glaucoma. On 5 June 2002, AP reports that charges against Warwick were dropped after Miami-Dade County judge agreed to plea bargain deal, which included Warwick's completion of drug treatment program. She did not appear in court, but in a statement said, "To this day, I am puzzled about exactly what happened at the Miami International Airport. But through the grace of God, I can now put this unpleasant chapter behind me." Her plea also included her donation of $250 to a group which supports children born with HIV. Warwick also agreed to make an anti-drug public service announcement directed at youth.Although her real last name is Warrick, on her first hit record, "Don't Make Me Over", her record company misspelled her name "Warwick" on the label, and she's used it ever since.Dionne's younger sister, Dee Dee Warwick, died Saturday October 19, 2008 at a New Jersey nursing home, with her elder sister by her side, after having been in poor health for several months, according to a family spokesman. She was 63.Her childhood (Lincoln) elementary school was renamed Dionne Warwick Institute of Economics and Entrepreneusrhip (Kindergarten to 5th grade) in East Orange, New Jersey.Was named the U.S. Ambassador of Health in 1987.In the 1960s, she worked with Burt Bacharach and Hal David who wrote most of her songs.Attended Luther Vandross' funeral in New York, USA. She read Vandross' obituary and a letter from Gladys Knight, who was unable to attend the service. (July 2005)She attended the Hartt College of Music in Hartford, Connecticut. She met Burt Bacharach there, when she was 18 years old.Attended Karen Carpenter's funeral on Tuesday, February 8, 1983. The services were held at United Methodist Church in Downey, California.She was awarded five Grammy Awards. She has earned 18 top-20 US hits, including 12 songs written by Burt Bacharach.She has six grandchildren.Friends with Aretha Franklin, Gladys Knight, Diana Ross, Luther Vandross, Karen Carpenter, and Nancy Wilson.On the advice of her numerologist, she added an "e" to her last name and spelled it that way professionally before reverting back to her original spelling.Ranked #42 on VH1's Greatest Women of Rock N RollGraduated from East Orange High School in East Orange, New Jersey in 1959.She was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 6922 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.Second cousin of Bobbi Kristina Brown.Honorary Member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.She was raised on Sterling Street in East Orange, New Jersey.Known for her strong and resilient voice. She was able to belt high notes even as a chain smoker.She sang at St. Mark's Methodist Church in East Orange at 6 years old and later at New Hope Baptist Church on Sussex Avenue in Newark, New Jersey.She added an "e" to the end of her first name in 1971. She did so on the advice of her astrologer. She removed the "e" in 1975, saying it had been a mistake.Friends with Sam Cooke.February 25th 2003 - European tour and will be out of the States until April 2003.Celebrity spokesperson for the Psychic Friends Network and hostess for its infomercials in the 1990s.South Orange, New Jersey (December 2010) |
| Quotes: |
My self-imposed mandate is to be the voice for the voiceless.
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My songs are like my children. I love every single one of them. |
| Job title: |
Music Department,Actress,Producer |
| Others works: |
(1965) Recorded "Mr. Kiss Kiss Bang Bang", which was to have been used as the theme song for Thunderball (1965) until it was replaced by the Tom Jones song, "Thunderball".
(1974) Single (w/The Spinners): "Then Came You" (Atl |
| Spouse: |
William Elliott (August 31, 1967 - December 3, 1975) (divorced, 2 children)William Elliott (June 1966 - May 1967) (divorced) |
| Children: |
David ElliottDamon Elliott |
| Parents: |
Lee Drinkard
Mancel Warwick |
| Relatives: |
Dee Dee Warwick (Sibling)
Mancel Warwick Jr. (Sibling)
Gary Houston (Cousin)
Michael Houston (Cousin)
Rayah Houston (Cousin)
Whitney Houston (Cousin)
Bobbi Kris |
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