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Adriana Caselotti
| Artist: Adriana Caselotti |
| Actor: Adriana Caselotti |
- Born: in Bridgeport, Connecticut
- Died: Jan 19, 1997 in Los Angeles, California
- Occupation: Actor
- Active: '30s
- Major Genres: Fantasy, Children's/Family
Biography
Adriana Caselotti's face may never ring a bell, but her voice is known wherever Walt Disney's Snow White is shown. Blessed with a delicate but unusually clear and high voice, Caselotti was only 19 when she was chosen out of 150 girls to portray the title character. Caselotti was born into a musically talented family. Her father came from Italy and was a vocal coach. Her mother was also Italian and once sang opera as did Caselotti's sister, Louise, who was famed in her own right and later trained Maria Callas to sing. Following the success of Snow White, Caselotti played small roles in a couple of other films, including The Wizard of Oz. She also frequently worked on radio. In 1987, she began making public appearances for Disney to promote the 50th anniversary edition of Snow White. Caselotti was honored by Disney Studios in 1994 when she received a Disney Legend Award and left her handprints in cement outside the Studio Theatre. She died of cancer at age 80 in her Los Angeles home. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide| Filmography: Adriana Caselotti |
| Wikipedia: Adriana Caselotti |
| Adriana Caselotti | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 16, 1916 Bridgeport, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | January 19, 1997 (aged 80) |
| Occupation | Actress/Singer |
| Years active | 1935—1997 |
Adriana Caselotti (May 16, 1916 -January 19, 1997) was an American actress and singer. She is the voice of Snow White in Walt Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.
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Biography
Early life
Her father Guido Caselotti, an immigrant from Italy, was a teacher of music and a vocal coach. Her mother, Maria Caselotti (from Naples), was a singer in the Royal Opera. Her older sister Louise gave voice lessons and sang opera.
Career
In the mid-1930s (after a brief stint as a chorus girl at MGM), Caselotti was hired by Walt Disney in 1936 as the voice of his heroine Snow White. She was blacklisted by Disney after the film, as he did not want her to appear in any other films following Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Jack Benny specifically mentioned that he had asked Walt Disney for permission to use her on his radio show and was told, "I'm sorry, but that voice can't be used anywhere. I don't want to spoil the illusion of Snow White." The only other work she did following her premiere was an uncredited role in The Wizard of Oz, as the voice of Juliet during the Tin-Man's song, "If I Only had a Heart".
She did, however, do a few promotional spots for Snow White, signing memorabilia. In 1973, she guest-starred on an episode of The Julie Andrews Hour saluting the music of Walt Disney, singing I'm Wishing with Julie Andrews. She also made a guest appearance on the syndicated Mike Douglas show. Later in her life, she sold autographs. She also made an attempt at an opera career. In the early 1990s, when the Snow White Grotto at Disneyland was refurbished, Caselotti re-recorded "I'm Wishing" for the Snow White Wishing Well at the age of 75.
Marriage
She was married four times. Adriana's first husband was Robert Chard, whom she married in 1945. The marriage ended in divorce. Adriana later met bit actor Norval Mitchell, whom she married in 1952. He retired after marrying her, but later died in 1972. The same year, she married Dr Dana Costigan, who later died. Her last husband was Florian St Pierre, who later divorced her.
Death
Sick with cancer for years, including having a breast removed, Adriana developed lung cancer in 1996. She died of respiratory failure in the early morning of January 19, 1997. Adriana was 80 years old.
Salary
- Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs - $970
- The Wizard of Oz - $100
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