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.
Filmography
all 55
Movies 51
self 17
TV Shows 4
The Harlem Renaissance (2004)
Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty (2003)
It's Black Entertainment (2002)
Cain's Hundred (1961)
The Murder Men (1961)
Tamango (1958)
Island in the Sun (1957)
Carmen Jones (1954)
Remains to Be Seen (1953)
Bright Road (1953)
The Harlem Globetrotters (1951)
Tarzan's Peril (1951)
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948)
Swingtime Jamboree (1946)
Pillow to Post (1945)
Since You Went Away (1944)
Hit Parade of 1943 (1943)
Happy Go Lucky (1943)
Lucky Jordan (1942)
Orchestra Wives (1942)
Drums of the Congo (1942)
Night in New Orleans (1942)
Ride 'Em Cowboy (1942)
Sundown (1941)
Sun Valley Serenade (1941)
Jungle Jig (1941)
Lazybones (1941)
Four Shall Die (1940)
Irene (1940)
Going Places (1938)
Snow Gets in Your Eyes (1938)
It Can't Last Forever (1937)
A Day at the Races (1937)
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Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1922-11-09
Deathday1965-09-08 (42 years old)
Birth NameDorothy Jean Dandridge
Birth PlaceCleveland, United States of America
Height
RelationshipsHarold Nicholas (1942-01-01 - 1951-01-01)
MotherRuby Dandridge
SiblingsVivian Dandridge
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Awardsstar on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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