Dorothy Dandridge
Actor
Born Nov 9, 1922 · Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Active 1935–1965 · Awards: star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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…
Filmography
A Day at the Races (1937) - Singer (uncredited)Carmen Jones (1954) - Carmen JonesSince You Went Away (1944) - Black Officer's Wife in Train Station (uncredited)Sun Valley Serenade (1941) - Specialty ActDrums of the Congo (1942) - Princess MalimiMoment of Danger (1960) - GiannaThe Murder Men (1961) - Norma ShermanIsland in the Sun (1957) - Margot SeatonPorgy and Bess (1959) - BessRide 'Em Cowboy (1941) - Dancer (uncredited)Tamango (1958) - Aiché, Reiker's mistressThe Decks Ran Red (1958) - MahiaOrchestra Wives (1942) - Singer/DancerLucky Jordan (1942) - Hollyhock School MaidTeacher's Beau (1935) - StudentSundown (1941) - Kipsang's WifeA Zoot Suit with a Reet Pleat (1942)Bright Road (1953) - Jane RichardsFour Shall Die (1940) - Helen FieldingIrene (1940) - One of the Dandridge Sisters (uncredited)Bahama Passage (1941) - ThaliaGoing Places (1938) - Member of The Dandridge SistersLady from Louisiana (1941) - FeliceCow-Cow Boogie (1942) - Cowgirl