Background
Hawkins, Osie Penman was born on August 16, 1913 in Phenix City, Alabama, United States. Son of Osie Penman Senior and Eula Myrtle (Brown) Hawkins.
baritone performing company executive
Hawkins, Osie Penman was born on August 16, 1913 in Phenix City, Alabama, United States. Son of Osie Penman Senior and Eula Myrtle (Brown) Hawkins.
Private vocal studies with, Margaret Hecht private vocal studies with, Frederich Schorr private vocal studies with, Renato Cellini private vocal studies with, Samuel Margolis.
Choir soloist, 1st Presbyterian Church and Temple Israel, Columbus, Georgia, 1930-1942;
Wagnerian baritone, Metropolitan Opera Company. New York City, 1941-1991. Retired;
executive stage manager, Metropolitan Opera Company.
New York City, 1964-1978;
public affairs assistant, Metropolitan Opera Company. New York City, 1978-1991;
retired.
Member American Guild Museum Artists (Board of Governors 1947-1953), American Federation television and Radio Artists, Alabama Federation Music Clubs (honorary), Georgia Federation Music Clubs (honorary), Phenix City Junior C. ofC. (honorary).