Dorothy Dandridge
Born November 09, 1922 (Age: 103)
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Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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.
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.
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Filmography
The Harlem Renaissance
2004
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as Self (archive footage)
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Age: 81
It's Black Entertainment
2002
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as Self (archive footage)
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Age: 79
The Murder Men
1961
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as Norma Sherman
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Age: 38
Moment of Danger
1960
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as Gianna
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Age: 37
Porgy and Bess
1959
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as Bess
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Age: 36
The Decks Ran Red
1958
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as Mahia
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Age: 35
Tamango
1958
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as Aiché, Reiker's mistress
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Age: 35
Carmen Jones
1954
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as Carmen Jones
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Age: 31
Remains to Be Seen
1953
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as Dorothy Dandridge
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Age: 30
Bright Road
1953
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as Jane Richards
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Age: 30
Pillow to Post
1945
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as Herself - Vocalist (uncredited)
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Age: 22
Lucky Jordan
1942
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as Hollyhock School Maid
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Age: 20
A Zoot Suit with a Reet Pleat
1942
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as
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Age: 20
Orchestra Wives
1942
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as Singer/Dancer
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Age: 19
Blackbird Fantasy
1942
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as
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Age: 19
Drums of the Congo
1942
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as Princess Malimi
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Age: 19
Night in New Orleans
1942
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as Sal, Shadrach's Girl (uncredited)
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Age: 19
Cow-Cow Boogie
1942
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as Cowgirl
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Age: 19
Paper Doll
1942
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as Self
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Age: 19
Bahama Passage
1941
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as Thalia
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Age: 19
Yes, Indeed!
1941
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as
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Age: 19
Ride 'Em Cowboy
1941
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as Dancer (uncredited)
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Age: 19
Sundown
1941
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as Kipsang's Wife
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Age: 18
No Image
A Jig in the Jungle
1941
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as Self
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Age: 18
Sun Valley Serenade
1941
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as Specialty Act
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Age: 18
Jungle Jig
1941
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as
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Age: 18
Swing for Your Supper
1941
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as Vocalist
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Age: 18
Lady from Louisiana
1941
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as Felice
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Age: 18
Lazybones
1941
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as
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Age: 18
No Image
Easy Street
1941
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as
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Age: 18