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 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.

Filmografi

Carmen Jones1954 · Carmen JonesA Day at the Races1937 · Singer (uncredited)Swingtime Jamboree1946 · HerselfTarzan's Peril1951 · Melmendi, Queen of the AshubaMoment of Danger1960 · GiannaSince You Went Away1944 · Black Officer's Wife in Train Station (uncredited)Ebony Parade · (archive footage)Happy Go Lucky1943 · Showgirl (uncredited)The Harlem Renaissance2004 · Self (archive footage)Sun Valley Serenade1941 · Specialty ActIsland in the Sun1957 · Margot SeatonRide 'Em Cowboy1942 · Dancer (uncredited)Teacher's Beau1935 · StudentRemains to Be Seen1953 · Dorothy DandridgeThe Decks Ran Red1958 · MahiaGoldwyn: The Man and His Movies2001 · Self (archive footage)Hit Parade of 19431943 · Count Basie Band SingerPorgy and Bess1959 · BessFour Shall Die1940 · Helen FieldingSundown1941 · Kipsang's WifeNight in New Orleans1942 · Sal, Shadrach's Girl (uncredited)Orchestra Wives1942 · Singer/DancerLucky Jordan1942 · Hollyhock School MaidGoing Places1938 · Member of The Dandridge Sisters