Todd Duncan

Robert Todd Duncan (February 12, 1903 – February 28, 1998) was an American baritone opera singer and actor. One of the first African-Americans to sing with a major opera company, Duncan is also noted for appearing as Porgy in the premier production of Porgy and Bess (1935).

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Todd Duncan
Todd Duncan, 1954
Background information
Birth nameRobert Todd Duncan
Born(1903-02-12)February 12, 1903
Danville, Kentucky, United States
DiedFebruary 28, 1998(1998-02-28) (aged 95)
Washington, D.C., United States
Genresopera
Occupation(s)opera singer, actor, professor
Years active1933–1983
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