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Louise Bennett is a Jamaican poet, folklorist, and performer who is widely regarded as the mother of Jamaican culture. She is best known for her performances of Jamaican patois poetry, which she has been performing since the 1940s. She has written and performed numerous poems, plays, and songs, and has been awarded numerous honors for her contributions to Jamaican culture. She is also the author of several books, including Jamaica Labrish and Anancy and Miss Lou. Louise Bennett has an estimated net worth of $1 million. She has earned her wealth through her career as a poet, folklorist, and performer. She has also earned money through her books, plays, and songs.

Popular As Louise Simone Bennett
Occupation actress,soundtrack
Age 87 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born 7 September, 1919
Birthday 7 September
Birthplace Kingston, Jamaica
Date of death 26 July, 2006
Died Place Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Nationality Jamaica

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Louise Bennett Height, Weight & Measurements

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Who Is Louise Bennett's Husband?

Her husband is Eric Coverley (30 May 1954 - 7 August 2002) ( his death) ( 1 child)

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Louise Bennett Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Louise Bennett worth at the age of 87 years old? Louise Bennett’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. She is from Jamaica. We have estimated Louise Bennett's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Actress

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2001

She was awarded the Member of the Jamaican Order of Merit in 2001 on the country's independence day.

1998

"In 1998 she received the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters from York University, Toronto, Canada. The Jamaica Government also appointed her Cultural Ambassador at Large for Jamaica.

1988

In September 1988 her composition "You're going home now", won a nomination from the Academy of Canadian Cinema ad Television, for the best original song in the movie "Milk and Honey.

1974

She received her education from Ebenezer and Calabar Elementary Schools, St. Simon's College, Excelsior College, Friends College (Highgate). Her contribution to Jamaican cultural life was such that she was honored with the M. B. E. , the Norman Manley Award for Excellence (in the field of Arts), the Order of Jamaica (1974) the Institute of Jamaica's Musgrave Silver and Gold Medals for distinguished eminence in the field of Arts and Culture, and in 1983 the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters from the University of the West Indies.

1961

She was awarded the M.B.E. (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in 1961 for her services to Jamaican culture and art.

1945

She studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London, England in 1945 on the British Council Scholarship.

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