Dorothy Dandridge
female
Born on November 09, 1922 (102 years old)
Passed Away on September 08, 1965
From Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Known for Acting
Biography
Dorothy Jean Dandridge (November 9, 1922 – September 8, 1965) was an American actress and singer. She was the first African-American film star to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress, which was for her performance in Carmen Jones (1954). Dandridge also performed as a vocalist in venues such as the Cotton Club and the Apollo Theater. During her early career, she performed as a part of The Wonder Children, later The Dandridge Sisters, and appeared in a succession of films, usually in uncredited roles. In 1959, Dandridge was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Porgy and Bess. She is the subject of the 1999 biographical film Introducing Dorothy Dandridge, with Halle Berry portraying her. She has been recognized with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Cast Credits
- 2007
- 2005
- 2004
- 2003
- 2002
- 2001
- 1961
- 1960
- 1959
- 1958
- 1957
- 1954
- 1953
- 1951
- 1950
- 1948
- 1946
- 1945
- 1944
- 1943
- 1942
Paper Doll
as
Self
1942
Orchestra Wives
as
Singer/Dancer
1942
Drums of the Congo
as
Princess Malimi
1942
Blackbird Fantasy
1942
Ride 'Em Cowboy
as
Dancer (uncredited)
1942
Cow-Cow Boogie
as
Cowgirl
1942
Lucky Jordan
as
Hollyhock School Maid
1942
Night in New Orleans
as
Sal, Shadrach's Girl (Uncredited)
1942
A Zoot Suit with a Reet Pleat
1942
- 1941
- 1940
- 1938
- 1937
- 1935
