Carmen De Lavallade
Actor
Born Mar 6, 1931 · Los Angeles, California, USA
Active 1953–2025 · Awards: Bessie Awards, Capezio Dance Award, Kennedy Center Honors
Carmen de Lavallade was an American actress, choreographer, and dancer. For many years, she was associated with and married to Tony Award–winning actor, dancer, and director Geoffrey Holder.
Filmography
Bella (2023)Stone Mansion (2004) — Mabel StoneThe Hours (2002) — Clarissa's NeighborBig Daddy (1999) — Judge (as Carmen deLavallade)Lone Star (1996) — CarolynBlue Bayou (1990) — Madam FrosineThe Cosby Show (1984)Odds Against Tomorrow (1959) — KittieThe Egyptian (1954) — Egyptian DancerAbbott and Costello Meet Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1953) — Javanese dancer