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Billie Holiday (Elinore Harris) was born on 7 April, 1915 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, is a Soundtrack, Actress, Music Department. Discover Billie Holiday's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is She in this year and how She spends money? Also learn how She earned most of Billie Holiday networth?

Popular As Elinore Harris
Occupation soundtrack,actress,music_department
Age 44 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born 7 April 1915
Birthday 7 April
Birthplace Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Date of death 17 July, 1959
Died Place New York City, New York, USA
Nationality United States

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Billie Holiday Height, Weight & Measurements

At 44 years old, Billie Holiday height is 5' 5" (1.65 m) .

Physical Status
Height 5' 5" (1.65 m)
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Who Is Billie Holiday's Husband?

Her husband is Louis McKay (28 March 1957 - 17 July 1959) ( her death), Joe Guy (1945 - ?) ( divorced), Jimmy Monroe (25 August 1941 - 1957) ( divorced)

Family
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Husband Louis McKay (28 March 1957 - 17 July 1959) ( her death), Joe Guy (1945 - ?) ( divorced), Jimmy Monroe (25 August 1941 - 1957) ( divorced)
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Billie Holiday Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Billie Holiday worth at the age of 44 years old? Billie Holiday’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. She is from United States. We have estimated Billie Holiday's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
Salary in 2023 Under Review
Net Worth in 2022 Pending
Salary in 2022 Under Review
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Source of Income Soundtrack

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Timeline

2000

Posthumously inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (under the category Early Influence) (2000).

1986

She was posthumously awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 1540 North Vine Street in Hollywood, California on April 7, 1986.

1979

Posthumously inducted into the Big Band and Jazz Hall of Fame (1979) and the Blues Hall of Fame (1991).

1976

Posthumously inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame for "God Bless the Child" (1976), "Strange Fruit" (1978), "Lover Man" (1989) and "Lady In Satin" (2000).

1959

In 1959, narcotic addiction was a crime, not an illness. She was arrested on her deathbed.

1952

Holiday recorded about 100 new recordings on another label, Verve, from 1952 to 1959. Her voice became more rugged and vulnerable on these tracks than earlier in her career.

1951

Was the common-law wife of trumpeter Joe Guy (1951-1957), but they always identified themselves to people as husband and wife. She was separated from her last husband, Louis McKay, at the time of her death.

1950

Billie Holiday was a true artist of her day and rose as a social phenomenon in the 1950s. Her soulful, unique singing voice and her ability to boldly turn any material that she confronted into her own music made her a superstar of her time. Today, Holiday is remembered for her masterpieces, creativity and vivacity, as many of Holiday's songs are as well known today as they were decades ago. Holiday's poignant voice is still considered to be one of the greatest jazz voices of all time. At the age of 18 and after gaining more experience than most adult musicians can claim, Holiday was spotted by John Hammond and cut her first record as part of a studio group led by Benny Goodman, who was then just on the verge of public prominence.

1947

In 1947, she was sent to prison on a narcotics charge due to her addiction to heroin. When she was released, she performed at Carnegie Hall.

1942

" This landed her a recording contract of her own, and then, until 1942, she recorded a number of master tracks that would ultimately become an important building block of early American jazz music.

1941

Holiday's 1941 recording of "Gloomy Sunday" became connected with suicides around the world and her version was banned by the BBC from airplay until 2002.

1935

In 1935 Holiday's career got a big push when she recorded four sides that went on to become hits, including "What a Little Moonlight Can Do" and "Miss Brown to You.

1933

Made her recording debut on "Your Mother's Son-In-Law" (1933) with Benny Goodman.