George Meader

Prior to embarking on a distinguished cinematic career, George Meader was a renowned leading character tenor at the prestigious Metropolitan Opera in New York, where he held a prominent position from 1921 to 1935. His debut performance was a memorable one, as he took the stage in the opera "Die tote Stadt" (The Dead City) by Erich Wolfgang Korngold, who would later go on to make a significant impact in Hollywood as a composer. Throughout his tenure at the Metropolitan Opera, Meader had the opportunity to portray a wide range of iconic tenor roles, including the major parts in operas by the legendary Richard Wagner. Specifically, he sang the role of David in "Die Meistersinger" and Mime in "Siegfried", showcasing his impressive vocal talents to audiences and critics alike.