Known for movies

Short Info

SpouseFrank Tashlin
MarkHer trademark role was as the voice of Aurora in the Disney Classic "Sleeping Beauty".
FactA character in Kevin Lima's Enchanted (2007) is named Mary Ilene Caselotti. This is a reference to Mary Costa, Ilene Woods (who voiced the title character in Cinderella (1950)), and Adriana Caselotti (who voiced the title character in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)).


Mary Costa was born on April 5, 1930 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Her parents were of Italian descent. She had two brothers and one sister. Costa attended Knoxville High School, where she was a cheerleader and a member of the school choir. After graduation, she attended the University of Tennessee, where she studied voice.

Costa’s career began in 1952, when she was chosen to be the voice of Princess Aurora in the Disney film Sleeping Beauty. She went on to provide the voices for several other Disney characters, including Cinderella in Cinderella III: A Twist in Time and Tiana in The Princess and the Frog. In addition to her work for Disney, Costa has also had a successful career as a opera singer. She has performed at some of the most prestigious opera houses in the world, including the Metropolitan Opera and La Scala.

Costa has been married twice. Her first husband was actor William Reynolds, with whom she had two daughters. Her second husband is businessman Richard Costa. The couple has one son.

Costa has a net worth of $5 million.

General Info

Full NameMary Costa
ProfessionActor, Opera Singer
EducationKnoxville High School
NationalityAmerican

Family

SpouseFrank Tashlin

Accomplishments

AwardsDisney Legends
NominationsGolden Globe Award for Best New Star of the Year – Actress
MoviesThe Great Waltz, Sleeping Beauty, The Big Caper
TV ShowsClimax!

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Marks

#Marks / Signs
1Her trademark role was as the voice of Aurora in the Disney Classic "Sleeping Beauty".

Facts

#Fact
1Living in her hometown of Knoxville, Tennesse, she is involved with Child Help, which is an organization for abused children. She also continues to sing in her home and works with young musical students. [2003]
2A character in Kevin Lima's Enchanted (2007) is named Mary Ilene Caselotti. This is a reference to Mary Costa, Ilene Woods (who voiced the title character in Cinderella (1950)), and Adriana Caselotti (who voiced the title character in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)).

Movies

Actress

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Titus Andronicus2000Mourner
The Great Waltz1972Jetty Treffz
The Merry Widow1968TV MovieAnna Glawari
The Voice of Firestone1963TV SeriesMarguerite
The Voice of Firestone1963TV SeriesMarguerite
Sleeping Beauty1959Princess Aurora (voice)
The Big Caper1957Kay
Climax!1955TV SeriesHost / Co-Host
The Bob Cummings Show1955TV SeriesChuck's English Teacher
Marry Me Again1953Joan

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Music of Disney: A Legacy in Song1992Video documentary performer: "Once Upon a Dream"
The Frank Sinatra Timex Show: To the Ladies1960TV Special performer: "Ouvre ton coeur", "Yours Is My Heart Alone" - uncredited
Sleeping Beauty1959performer: "I Wonder" 1958, "Once Upon a Dream" 1958 - uncredited
The Jack Benny Program1957TV Series performer - 1 episode
Shower of Stars1956TV Series performer - 1 episode

Thanks

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Walt: The Man Behind the Myth2001TV Movie documentary grateful acknowledgment
Once Upon a Dream: The Making of Walt Disney's 'Sleeping Beauty'1997Video documentary short thanks

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Tony Baxter: 45 Years of Imagination2013Documentary
The Paul O'Grady Show2008TV SeriesHerself
Picture Perfect: The Making of Sleeping Beauty2008Video documentary shortHerself
Once Upon a Dream: The Making of Walt Disney's 'Sleeping Beauty'1997Video documentary shortHerself - Voice of 'Sleeping Beauty'
NBC Follies1973TV SeriesHerself
Strauss and Vienna: On Location: The Great Waltz1972Documentary shortHerself
Bing Crosby and the Sounds of Christmas1971TV MovieHerself
The Jim Nabors Hour1969-1970TV SeriesHerself
The Merv Griffin Show1970TV SeriesHerself
The Hollywood Palace1964-1970TV SeriesHerself - Singer / Herself - Opera Soprano / Herself - Opera Singer
The Joey Bishop Show1969TV SeriesHerself
Della1969TV SeriesHerself
13 Stars for Channel 131968TV MovieHerself
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson1967TV SeriesHerself - Guest
The Milton Berle Show1966TV SeriesHerself
The Ed Sullivan Show1963TV SeriesOpera Singer
The 34th Annual Academy Awards1962TV SpecialHerself - Performer
The Frances Langford Show1960TV SeriesHerself
The Frank Sinatra Timex Show: To the Ladies1960TV SpecialHerself - Singer
The Dinah Shore Chevy Show1959TV SeriesHerself
Climax!1955-1958TV SeriesHerself - Co-Host / Herself / Herself - Host / ...
The Jack Benny Program1957TV SeriesHerself
Shower of Stars1954-1957TV SeriesHerself / Herself - Hostess / Herself - Co-host

Archive Footage

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Great Performances1993TV SeriesCunegonde from 'Candide'
The Music of Disney: A Legacy in Song1992Video documentarySleeping Beauty
DTV Valentine1986TV MoviePrincess Aurora

Awards

Nominated Awards

YearAwardCeremonyNominationMovie
1973Golden GlobeGolden Globes, USAMost Promising Newcomer - FemaleThe Great Waltz (1972)
1959GrammyGrammy AwardsBest Soundtrack Album, Original Cast - Motion Picture or TelevisionSleeping Beauty (1959)

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia

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