Abbey Lincoln Photo

Abbey Lincoln

Acting

8.3 Popularity Aug 06, 1930 (80 years old) Chicago, Illinois, USA

Anna Marie Wooldridge, known professionally as Abbey Lincoln, was an American jazz vocalist, songwriter, and actress. She was a civil rights activist beginning in the 1960s. Lincoln made a career not only out of delivering deeply felt presentations of standards but writing and singing her own materi...

Biography

Anna Marie Wooldridge, known professionally as Abbey Lincoln, was an American jazz vocalist, songwriter, and actress. She was a civil rights activist beginning in the 1960s. Lincoln made a career not only out of delivering deeply felt presentations of standards but writing and singing her own material.

Filmography 16

2024
Soundtrack to a Coup d'Etat Movie

as Self (archive footage)

2021
How It Feels to Be Free Movie

as Self (archival footage)

2020
70 Years of Youth Revolt TV

as Self (archive footage)

1990
Mo' Better Blues Movie

as Lillian Gilliam

1972
Short Walk to Daylight Movie

as Dorella

1971
1971
All in the Family TV

as Laura Grant

1968
The Name of the Game TV

as Claudia Lee

1968
For Love of Ivy Movie

as Ivy Moore

1966
Mission: Impossible TV

as Millie Webster

1964
Nothing But a Man Movie

as Josie

1956
The Girl Can't Help It Movie

as Herself

1956
The Steve Allen Show TV

as Self - Singer

1953
The Oscars TV

as Self

Photos 2

Abbey Lincoln Photo
Abbey Lincoln Photo

Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Female
Birthday August 06, 1930 (80 years old)
Died August 14, 2010
Place of Birth Chicago, Illinois, USA
Also Known As Anna Marie Wooldridge, Anna Marie, Gaby Lee and 1 more
Years Active 1953 - 2024
Popularity 8.3
Career Stats
16 Total Credits
9 Movie Roles
7 TV Roles
2 Photos