(1892–1957), Italian opera singer. Born in Rome, Italy, Pinza was a bass noted for the beautiful lyric quality of his voice and his acting ability. He made his debut in Rome in 1919 and made his United States debut in 1926. He sang with the Metropolitan, Chicago, San Francisco, and St. Louis opera companies, and he also performed in Broadway musicals such as ‘South Pacific' and ‘Fanny' and in Hollywood films. Among his most celebrated roles were Don Giovanni and Boris Godunov.