Biography
Jeni LeGon (born Jennie Ligon; August 14, 1916 – December 7, 2012), also credited as Jeni Le Gon, was an American dancer, dance instructor, and actress. She was one of the first African-American women to establish a solo career in tap dance.
Filmography
all 23
Movies 22
self 1
TV Shows 1
Herself
In the Shadow of Hollywood: Race Movies and the Birth of Black Cinema (2007)
Movie
Bright Road (1953)
Movie
Singer
Somebody Loves Me (1952)
Movie
Daphne Jackson (uncredited)
Amos 'n' Andy (1951)
TV
Veronica, Cynthy's Maid
I Shot Jesse James (1949)
Movie
Essie (uncredited)
Easter Parade (1948)
Movie
Minnie
Hi-De-Ho (1947)
Movie
Dancer (uncredited)
Stormy Weather (1943)
Movie
Dancer
I Walked with a Zombie (1943)
Movie
6.29
Lambie
My Son, The Hero (1943)
Movie
Dresser
Arabian Nights (1942)
Movie
Helen Stanley
Take My Life (1942)
Movie
Miriami
Sundown (1941)
Movie
Maid (uncredited)
Glamour for Sale (1940)
Movie
Myra
While Thousands Cheer (1940)
Movie
Annie
I Can't Give You Anything But Love, Baby (1940)
Movie
Nita
Double Deal (1939)
Movie
Specialty
Fools for Scandal (1938)
Movie
Maid (uncredited)
The Adventurous Blonde (1937)
Movie
4.89
Specialty Dancer
Ali Baba Goes to Town (1937)
Movie
Deacon's Wife
Hi-De-Ho (1937)
Movie
Cabaret Dancer
Dishonour Bright (1936)
Movie
Ballerina
Hooray for Love (1935)
Movie
Ratings
Average 5.59
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1942
2007
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Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1916-08-14
Deathday2012-12-07 (96 years old)
Birth PlaceChicago, United States of America
CitizenshipsUnited States of America
Also Known AsJeni Legon, Jenny Le Gon, Jeni LeGon, Jennie Ligon
AwardsBlack Filmmakers Hall of Fame
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