Phyllis Hyman

Rhythm and blues, Musical Artist

1949 – 1995

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Who was Phyllis Hyman?

Phyllis Linda Hyman was an American singer-songwriter and actress. She is best known for her singles from the late 1970s thru the early 1990s; You Know How to Love Me, Living All Alone and Don't Wanna Change the World. Hyman also performed on Broadway in the 1981 musical based on the music of Duke Ellington, Sophisticated Ladies; which ran from 1981 to 1983. The musical earned her a Theatre World Award and a Tony Award nomination for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Musical.

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Born
Jul 6, 1949
Philadelphia
Also known as
  • Phyllis Linda Hyman
  • Phyllis Alexander
  • Red
  • Queenie
  • Ms. Phyllis
  • Love Goddess
  • The Sophisticated Lady
  • Pepper
Spouses
Ethnicity
  • African American
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Died
Jun 30, 1995
New York City

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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