Dorothy Dandridge
Actress
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.
Personal Info
Occupation Actress
Place of Birth Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Birthday 1922-11-09
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Drama
12
Romance
10
Music
10
Comedy
9
Crime
6
Documentary
4
War
2
Mystery
2
Adventure
2
Etc
1
Western
1
Thriller
1
Action
1