Dionne Warwick
Date of birth: 1940-12-12
Place of birth: East Orange, Newark, New Jersey, USA
Known for: Acting
Also known as: Marie Dionne Warrick, 狄昂‧華薇克
Biography
Marie Dionne Warwick (born December 12, 1940) is an American singer, actress, and television host. Warwick ranks among the 40 biggest U.S. hit makers between 1955 and 1999, based on her chart history on Billboard's Hot 100 pop singles chart. She is the second-most charted female vocalist during the rock era (1955–1999). She is also one of the most-charted vocalists of all time, with 56 of her singles making the Hot 100 between 1962 and 1998 (12 of them Top Ten), and 80 singles in total – either solo or collaboratively – making the Hot 100, R&B and/or adult contemporary charts. Dionne ranks #74 on the Billboard Hot 100's "Greatest Artists of all time". During her career, she has sold more than 100 million records worldwide and she has won many awards, including six Grammy Awards. Warwick has been inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Grammy Hall of Fame, the R&B Music Hall of Fame and the Apollo Theater Walk of Fame. In 2019 she won the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Three of her songs ("Walk On By", "Alfie" and "Don't Make Me Over") have been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. She is a former Goodwill Ambassador for the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization. Marie Dionne Warrick, later Warwick, was born in Orange, New Jersey to Lee Drinkard and Mancel Warrick. Her mother was manager of the Drinkard Singers, and her father was a Pullman porter, chef, record promoter and CPA. Dionne was named after her aunt on her mother's side. She had a sister, Delia ("Dee Dee"), who died in 2008, and a brother, Mancel Jr., who was killed in an accident in 1968 at age 21. Her parents were both African American, and she also has Native American and Dutch ancestry. She was raised in East Orange, New Jersey and was a Girl Scout for a time. After finishing East Orange High School in 1959, Warwick pursued her passion at the Hartt College of Music in West Hartford, Connecticut. She landed some work with her group singing backing vocals for recording sessions in New York City. During one session, Warwick met Burt Bacharach, who hired her to record demos featuring songs written by him and lyricist Hal David. She later landed her own record deal. Many of Warwick's family were members of the Drinkard Singers, a family gospel group and RCA recording artists who frequently performed throughout the New York metropolitan area. The original group, known as the Drinkard Jubilairs, consisted of Cissy, Anne, Larry, and Nicky, and later included Warwick's grandparents, Nicholas and Delia Drinkard, and their children: William, Lee (Warwick's mother) and Hansom. When the Drinkard Singers performed on TV Gospel Time, Dionne Warwick had her television performance debut. Marie instructed the group, and they were managed by Lee. As they became more successful, Lee and Marie began performing with the group, and they were augmented by pop/R&B singer Judy Clay, whom Lee had unofficially adopted. Elvis Presley eventually expressed an interest in having them join his touring entourage. Dionne began singing gospel as a child at the New Hope Baptist Church in Newark, New Jersey. ... Source: Article "Dionne Warwick" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA 3.0.
Movie Credits
Boo!
1980-10-01
A comedy variety show TV special featuring Universal Monsters. Originally broadcast on the CBC in 19
Heartbreakers at the BBC
2023-02-11
A selection of classic heartbreaking BBC performances from some of music’s biggest stars, including
Dionne Warwick Live
2004-01-01
Dionne Warwick is a soul music legend who's racked up countless hits over her long career -- many wr
Dionne Warwick: Live in Concert
2005-01-01
Silver-voiced chanteuse Dionne Warwick performs a selection of her greatest hits in this memorable l
In Concert Classics Featuring Dionne Warwick
1977-01-01
This program produced for public television presents concert footage of the silken-voiced Dionne War
Dionne Warwick - Music Will Keep Us Together
2011-11-03
As one of the original divas, Warwick made a name for herself by combining R&B, jazz, and pop. This
Dionne Warwick: Live at the 27 Club
1964-12-31
Dionne Warwick live at the 27 Club on December, 31st in 1964.
I Love Liberty
1982-03-21
An all-star variety special saluting America.
The Day the Music Died
1977-01-01
This documentary film is mostly about the New York Pop Festival, which began on July 17, 1970 at Ran
The People's Command Performance: '77
1977-04-07
A celebrity lineup selected by a “specially conducted nationwide survey” entertains.
Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
2023-06-11
Ed Sullivan broke barriers by booking Black artists on his Sunday night variety show. This documenta
Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul
1988-08-22
Aretha Franklin's recording career is examined through archival footage and interviews with family a
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
1988-05-16
Stars celebrate Bob Hope's 50 years with NBC.
Original Up-Town Divas
2004-05-24
This film presents a spectacular collection of some of the most celebrated and vibrant songstresses
Ladies Night - Most Famous Hits
2003-01-01
Video collection of songs by female performers.
I Love Quincy
1984-03-23
Documentary profile of musician and producer Quincy Jones
Lesley Gore: It's Her Party
2001-12-07
This biography tells the story of Lesley Gore's fascinating rise to the top including overwhelming s
Echoes of the Sixties: A Musical Trip
1979-07-25
A documentary on the pop music and culture of the 1960's, featuring film and video clips of 60's-era
A Tribute To Burt Bacharach & Hal David
2001-12-31
Pop music wouldn't be the same without one of the world's best-loved songwriting teams - Burt Bachar
The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart
2020-10-08
The story of the triumphs and hurdles of brothers Barry, Maurice, and Robin Gibb, otherwise known as
All-Star Jazz Show: Live from The Ed Sullivan Theater
2011-09-28
Originally broadcast on CBS April 11, 1976, under the title THE ORIGINAL ROMPIN' STOMPIN' HOT AND HE
Glisten and the Merry Mission
2023-11-03
Follows Marzipan, a young elfling, and her mother Cinnameg, as Marzipan must believe in the magic of
François Mitterrand & Anne Pingeot: Pieces of a Love Story
2021-05-16
In the summer of 1963, François Mitterrand was going through a deep existential crisis. His politica
Happy Birthday, Las Vegas
1977-10-23
Hosted by Don Meredith & Cindy Williams with Eddy Arnold, David Brenner, Foster Brooks, Charo, Norm
Sisters In The Name of Love
1986-01-01
Dionne Warwick, Gladys Knight, and Patti LaBelle share the stage.
Unstuffed: A Build-A-Bear Story
2023-10-03
Tells the story of the famed Build-a-Bear workshop, weaving together stories from when Maxine Clark
You're the Top: The Cole Porter Story
1990-07-23
Biographical portrait of one of Broadway's most brilliant songwriters. Told through the use of archi
The Greatest Night in Pop
2024-01-19
On a January night in 1985, music's biggest stars gathered to record "We Are the World." This docume
Rent-a-Cop
1987-11-28
Detective Tony Church is forced to retire and become a store rent-a-cop when his drug sting operatio
Killing Me Softly: The Roberta Flack Story
2014-07-13
A documentary following the atypical path of soul singer Roberta Flack and her rise to fame, set aga
Frank and Ava
2020-12-07
A destitute Frank Sinatra pursues sultry starlet Ava Gardner while campaigning for the lead in 'From
Slaves
1969-07-02
A Kentucky slave (Davis) fights for his freedom from a cruel overseer whose mistress eventually join
Harlem to Hollywood
2019-07-07
An insider's look at the most famous person most people have never heard of: singer-songwriter Billy
Arista Records' 25th Anniversary Celebration
2000-06-06
Arista's greatest recording artists of the last 25 years gather for this May 15th concert in honor o
George Burns Celebrates 80 Years in Show Business
1983-09-19
An all-star celebrity tribute to celebrate George Burns 80th Anniversary in show business.
Armed
2018-09-14
A former U.S. marshal discovers that all of the survivors of his old unit are experiencing the same
Rhythm and Blues 40: A Soul Spectacular
2001-12-10
This show brings together legendary artists of the 1960s and 1970s for a once-in-a-lifetime event: B
Let There Be Light
2017-10-27
An atheist goes through a near-death experience in an auto accident before converting to Christianit
Live Aid
1985-07-13
Live Aid was held on 13 July 1985, simultaneously in Wembley Stadium in London, England, and the Joh
Whitney
2018-07-05
Examines the life and career of singer Whitney Houston. Features never-before-seen archival footage,
Dusty
1994-05-02
A career retrospective celebrating the timeless music of one of the world's greatest singer–Dusty Sp
ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke
2019-02-08
This investigation examines the mysterious shooting of soul icon Sam Cooke, whose death silenced one
Keppel Road: The Life and Music of the Bee Gees
1997-01-13
This documentary traces the lives of Gibb brothers and takes a look through their memories, creating
What the World Needs Now: Words by Hal David
2019-03-01
Hosted by Bette Midler, enjoy a musical tribute to the man who wrote some of the most enduring songs
The 7th Annual Soul Train Christmas Starfest
2004-12-04
An extremely unique celebration of Christmas for the young and hip and the young at heart.
Do It Debbie's Way
1983-03-11
An aerobics workout video hosted by actress Debbie Reynolds and featuring other well known actresses
Burt Bacharach: One Amazing Night
1998-04-15
One Amazing Night is a 1998 live tribute show performed by artists such as Dionne Warwick, Elvis Cos
Find Your Groove
2020-03-24
In this uplifitng documentary, stars and musicians from across the industry speak to the power and i
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song
1985-01-28
We Are the World: The Story Behind the Song is a documentary which examines how the song was written
Men in Black
1997-07-02
After a police chase with an otherworldly being, a New York City cop is recruited as an agent in a t
House of Cardin
2019-09-06
The life and design of Pierre Cardin, including exclusive access to his archives and unprecedented i
Michael Jackson: The Life of an Icon
2011-11-02
See Michael Jackson, one of the most recognizable and popular entertainers of all time, like never b
Whitney Houston & Bobbi Kristina: Didn't We Almost Have It All
2021-02-06
An in-depth look at the parallel lives of renowned singer Whitney Houston and her daughter Bobbi Kri
The Making and Meaning of 'We Are Family'
2002-01-09
Featuring inverviews from: Afrika Bambaataa, Ashford & Simpson, Jackson Browne, Kim Burell, Taylor D
Debby Boone... One Step Closer
1982-04-28
A musical comedy special hosted by Debby Boone, about a company of singers and dancers preparing to
Dionne Warwick: Don't Make Me Over
2021-09-11
The story of the iconic singer's fascinating six-decade career in both music and Black and LGBTQ act
Dionne Warwick: Souled Out
1969-09-17
CBS Television with Warwick's guests Burt Bacharach, Creedence Clearwater Revival and Glen Campbell
Free to Be… You and Me
1974-03-11
Free to Be…You and Me, a project of the Ms. Foundation for Women, is a record album, and illustrated
O Melhor do Flash Back - 92 Clipes Para Recordar
2009-01-01
AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs: America's Greatest Music in the Movies
2004-06-22
The top 100 songs of the past 100 years chosen by the American Film Institute are presented by host-
60 Songs: BBC Two at 60
2024-04-20
A celebration of some of the biggest names in music, offering an epic compilation of 60 songs perfor
Luther: Never Too Much
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Luther Vandross started his career supporting David Bowie, Roberta Flack, Bette Midler, and more. Hi
I Was Born This Way
2025-06-05
Surviving childhood abuse during his upbringing in Baltimore, Archbishop Carl Bean forged a path to
Barry Manilow: One Voice
1980-05-19
A televised concert special featuring Barry Manilow and special guest star Dionne Warwick.
The Return of Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer
1986-04-18
After two attempts to kidnap a little girl Mike Hammer is hired to protect her.