About Eugene Cowles
Lived 1860 – 1948 (aged 88). Eugene Cowles was an American singer and stage actor.
Eugene Cowles (January 17, 1860 – September 22, 1948) was a Canadian operetta singer and actor. He began recording in 1898 and continued through 1921.
He is most commonly associated with the ballad "Forgotten" which was recorded by a variety of artists in the first decade of the 20th century. Composed by Cowles himself, his original 1906 recording of the song for Victor stayed in print for over two decades. He created the role of Sándor in The Fortune Teller in 1898.
Honors
His 1898 recording of Victor Herbert's "Gypsy Love Song" was added to the National Recording Registry in 2004.
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Who was Eugene Cowles?
American singer and actor
When was Eugene Cowles born?
Eugene Cowles was born on 17 January 1860 in Stanstead Plain, Quebec.
When did Eugene Cowles die?
Eugene Cowles died on 22 September 1948 in Boston.
What was Eugene Cowles's occupation?
Eugene Cowles was a singer and stage actor.
What nationality was Eugene Cowles?
Eugene Cowles was American.
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