Leonard Warren

Leonard Warren (April 21, 1911 – March 4, 1960) was an American opera tenor. He was a leading artist for many years with the Metropolitan Opera in New York. Biography Born Leonard Warenoff in New York to Russian Jewish immigrant parents, Warren was first employed in his father's fur business. In 1935, he joined the chorus at Radio City Music Hall. In 1938, he entered the Metropolitan Opera Auditions of the Air. Despite the fact Warren was obviously a novice, his natural gifts were apparent, and he was immediately given a contract.