Marva Hicks Net Worth
Marva Hicks Net Worth – How Much Is Marva Hicks Worth?
Marva Hicks, an American singer, died suddenly and unexpectedly on September 17th 2022, leaving many heartbroken fans. Her family have not given any explanation as to why this occurred.
Hicks was 66 years old. She appeared on Broadway in Lena Horne, Motown the Musical and Lion King as well as being part of Broadway Inspirational Voices.
Early Life and Education
Hicks was born in Petersburg, Virginia and graduated from Howard University. She signed with Polydor Records in the late ’80s and released her debut LP “Marva Hicks” in 1991. Hicks became well known for her theatrical roles including Lena Horne: The Lady and Her Music; Motown: The Musical; and The Lion King on Broadway as well as lending her voice in film/TV projects such as Mad About You, One Life to Live, L.A. Law, and Assunder.
Hicks’ death on September 16th 2022 sent shockwaves through her fans worldwide. At 47 years old and leaving behind several children. Although the cause of Hicks’s demise remains unknown, she leaves behind husband Akwasi Taha and an abundance of family and friends.
Professional Career
Hicks was an American R&B singer known for signing with Polydor Records during the late ’80s and releasing her debut LP under that label in 1991. Additionally, she performed at Broadway theatre productions as well as appearing on numerous TV programs.
Motown: The Musical, The Lion King and Caroline or Change were among her Broadway credits; she received three Helen Hayes Awards nominations for her stage work.
She appeared as a regular on Mad About You as Remy, Sister-Sister and L.A. Law – also appearing at Alliance Theatre’s production of Angry, Raucous and Shamelessly Gorgeous.
She was originally from Petersburg, Virginia and attended Howard University in Washington DC, later marrying Akwasi Taha and having four children together. Unfortunately she passed away unexpectedly on September 16 due to unknown causes.
Achievement and Honors
Marva Hicks won three Helen Hayes Awards for her stage work. Her Broadway credits included Motown: The Musical, The Lion King and Caroline or Change; she also performed Off-Broadway productions such as Maurice Hines’ Sophisticated Ladies at Sophisticated Ladies with Maurice Hines as well as Pearl Cleage’s Angry, Raucous and Shamelessly Gorgeous at Alliance Theatre.
American R&B singer Tiffany Hines was signed by Polydor Records in the late 80s and released her debut LP in 1991. Since then she has worked as a background singer for such luminaries as Whitney Houston, Chaka Khan, Michael Jackson, James Ingram and Glen Jones.
She accumulated an impressive list of TV and film credits, such as roles on One Life to Live, L.A. Law and Mad About You as well as guest starring roles on Sister Sister. Unfortunately she passed away on 16 September 2022.
Personal Life
Marva Hicks passed away at age 66 from Petersburg, Virginia with American nationality. Hicks was beloved among her many friends and fans and the news of her passing was devastating for all involved. A talented actress and singer herself, Hicks was best known for having one top ten hit song with Never Been in Love Before which garnered her worldwide acclaim.
She was also highly sought-after as a backup vocalist, performing alongside Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder on several occasions as well as voice over work for animated movies.
She has also found success in theatre work and was honored with three Helen Hayes awards for it, including Broadway musicals Motown: The Musical and The Lion King as well as movie roles such as Labor Day and Asunder as well as appearing on popular TV series like Star Trek: Voyager, Mad About You and L.A. Law.
Net Worth
Marva Hicks was an iconic American actor and singer, best known for her roles in Hollywood. On September 16 in New York City she passed away without cause being given; she was 47.
At various points in her career, she appeared in many popular movies and television shows such as Labor Day, On the One, Asunder and The Brave Little Toaster Goes to Mars.
She made three appearances as T’Pel, Tuvok’s wife in Star Trek: Voyager and performed alongside Michael Jackson at a concert held in Brunei and attended by Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and his family.
On stage, she has participated in multiple Tyler Perry plays such as Madea’s Family Reunion and What’s Done in the Dark as well as being part of 2009 play Laugh to Keep from Crying.
