Definition

Proper noun: * Lillian Russell: A stage name referring to Helen Louise Leonard, a famous and influential American actress and singer. She is primarily remembered as a leading star of comic opera and musical theater during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, known for her beauty, voice, and charismatic stage presence.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • The theater was named after the legendary performer Lillian Russell.
  • In her prime, Lillian Russell was one of the highest-paid actresses in America.
  • The biography details the career of Lillian Russell, the queen of comic opera.

Advanced Usage

• The name is often used as a cultural reference point for the era of American theater known as the "Gilded Age."
  • The exhibit on Broadway history featured a section dedicated to stars like Lillian Russell.

Variants and Related Words

• Helen Louise Leonard: The birth name of Lillian Russell.

Synonyms

• Actress, singer, star, diva, entertainer, theatrical performer.

Noun

1. United States entertainer remembered for her roles in comic operas (1861-1922)