- Born
- Birth nameMarie Dionne Warrick
- Nickname
- The Princess of Pop
- Height5′ 7″ (1.70 m)
- Dionne Warwick was born on December 12, 1940 in East Orange, New Jersey, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for Alive (1993), The Happytime Murders (2018) and Bird Box (2018). She was previously married to William Elliott.
- SpousesWilliam Elliott(August 31, 1967 - December 3, 1975) (divorced, 2 children)William Elliott(June 1966 - May 1967) (divorced)
- Children
- ParentsLee DrinkardMancel Warwick
- RelativesDee Dee Warwick(Sibling)Mancel Warwick Jr.(Sibling)Gary Houston(Cousin)Michael Houston(Cousin)Rayah Houston(Cousin)Whitney Houston(Cousin)Bobbi Kristina Brown(Cousin)Cissy Houston(Aunt or Uncle)
- She and her cousin, Whitney Houston were inducted into the New Jersey Hall of Fame in 2013 for their services to arts and entertainment.
- Began singing at age 6 at a Baptist church.
- First cousin of Whitney Houston.
- Originally a mezzo-soprano at the height of her career, but since her voice has deepened due to life long smoking and age, now performs in the contralto range.
- My self-imposed mandate is to be the voice for the voiceless.
- My songs are like my children. I love every single one of them.
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