William Warfield

William Warfield
Portrait of William Warfield by Carl Van Vechten, 1954
Born	William Caesar Warfield (1920-01-22)January 22, 1920 West Helena, Arkansas, U.S.
Died	August 25, 2002(2002-08-25) (aged 82) Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Education	Eastman School of Music (B.M. 1942, M.M. 1946)
Occupation	Opera singer
Spouse	Leontyne Price

William Caesar Warfield (January 22, 1920 – August 25, 2002) was an American concert bass-baritone, known for his appearances in stage productions, Hollywood films, and television programs. A prominent African American artist during the Civil Rights era, he worked with many notable artists, represented the United States during foreign tours, taught at academic institutions, and earned numerous accolades, including a Grammy Award in 1984.