Maria Callas
Born on 2 Dec 1923Place of birth: Manhattan, New York, USADied on 16 Sep 1977
Known for: Acting
Biography
Maria Callas, born Maria Anna Sophie Cecilia Kalogeropoulos, was a Greek-American soprano, and one of the most renowned and influential opera singers of the 20th century. Many critics praised her bel canto technique, wide-ranging voice and dramatic interpretations.