Dorothy Dandridge
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 o... show more
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Acting
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Gender
Female
Place of Birth
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Birthday
November 09, 1922
Deathday
September 08, 1965
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