Todd Duncan

American baritone and opera singerWikipedia

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Sep 10, 2026

Sep 10 · 3 Mentions

James CookHOST

31:05

Uh-huh.

James CookHOST

31:06

performed in the original film by baritone opera singer Todd Duncan, who was the original Porgy from Porgy and Bess back in the 30s, I think.

James CookHOST

31:15

It was nominated for Best Song at the Oscars, but it lost to Love is a Many Splendid Thing.

James CookHOST

31:19

Okay.

James CookHOST

31:44

Okay.

James CookHOST

31:45

But he did.

James CookHOST

31:46

Todd Duncan, Alex North, and High Zaret all lived into their 90s and are alive at the time of this chart.

James CookHOST

31:53

Ah,