Pearl Bailey
Actor
Born Mar 29, 1918 · Newport News, Virginia, USA
Active 1947–1990 · Awards: Presidential Medal of Freedom, Daytime Emmy Award, Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award, star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, Coretta Scott King Award
Pearl Mae Bailey was an American actress, singer, comedian and author. After appearing in vaudeville, she made her Broadway debut in St. Louis Woman in 1946.
Filmography
The Fox and the Hound (1981) - Big Mama (voice)The Love Boat (1977) - Millie WashingtonCarmen Jones (1954) - FrankieSilver Spoons (1982) - Lulu BakerThe Landlord (1970) - MargePorgy and Bess (1959) - MariaSt. Louis Blues (1958) - Aunt HagarCindy Eller: A Modern Fairy Tale (1985) - Martha DermodySatan Claus (2010) - AnimalVariety Girl (1947) - Pearl BaileyIsn't It Romantic? (1948) - AddieTubby the Tuba (1975) - Mrs. Elephant (voice)Your Show of Shows (1950)Norman... Is That You? (1976) - Beatrice ChambersAll the Fine Young Cannibals (1960) - RubyThat Certain Feeling (1956) - GussiePeter Gunn (1989) - MotherThe Member of the Wedding (1982) - Bernice Sadie BrownThe Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s (2002)