Aida Overton Walker
American vaudeville performer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Aida Overton Walker (February 14, 1880 ā October 11, 1914), also billed as Ada Overton Walker and as "The Queen of the Cakewalk", was an American vaudeville performer, actress, singer, dancer, choreographer, and wife of vaudevillian George Walker. She appeared with her husband and his performing partner Bert Williams, and in groups such as Black Patti's Troubadours. She was also a solo dancer and choreographer for vaudeville shows such as Bob Cole, Joe Jordan, and J. Rosamond Johnson's The Red Moon (1908) and S. H. Dudley's His Honor the Barber (1911). [1]
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Born | (1880-02-14)February 14, 1880 New York City, New York, U.S. |
Died | October 11, 1914(1914-10-11) (aged 34) New York City, New York |
Occupation | Vaudeville |
Known for | Dancing and choreographing (performing) |
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