Dorothy Jardon
American soprano, actress, and composer
Dorothy Jardon (born Mary Jardon; June 1, 1883 – September 30, 1966) was an American soprano and actress. She was sometimes billed as "the American Carmen".
Early life and education
Jardon was born in New York, the daughter of Ignace Jardon, a chef who immigrated to the United States from France in 1864, and Bridget Mary Jardon (née Kavanagh), who immigrated from Ireland in 1884. She studied voice with William S. Brady.
Career
Jardon's Broadway credits included roles in the shows The Fisher Maiden (1903), The Merry-Go-Round (1908), The Yankee Girl (1910), Madame Sherry (1910–1911), La Belle Paree (1911), Bow-Sing (1911), The Revue of Revues (1911), The Wedding Trip (1911–1912), The Pleasure Seekers (1913–1914), The Dancing Duchess (1914), Papa's Darling (1914–1915). She sang with the Chicago Opera in the title role of Fedora in 1919. She was billed as "the American Carmen" after Fortune Gallo cast her in the role in 1922.
Jardon made several recordings for Victor and Brunswick labels. Among her acting credits, she played Bimoula in Oh! Oh!
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