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Warfield

American  
[wawr-feeld] / ˈwɔrˌfild /

noun

  1. David, 1866–1951, U.S. actor.


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The cast includes William Warfield, Leontyne Price and Cab Calloway, who at one point is shown scat-singing in a Vienna tavern, a born entertainer caught in a wonderfully loose, lithe and swinging performance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

From there, Fellowes and Warfield made up most of the names for the drama’s principal characters, although the Russells’ rise closely mirrors that of the Vanderbilts.

From Salon • Aug. 11, 2025

Lead singer Justin Warfield strutted around the stage in an all-black, all-leather outfit that featured a belt with golden ankhs hanging below it.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2025

His character formed a close friendship with the court’s other bailiff, Roz Russell, played by Marsha Warfield.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 27, 2023

Mr. Warfield seemed very proud of his pupils.

From Helen Grant's Schooldays by Douglas, Amanda M.