Dorothy Dandridge
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...
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...
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The Murder Men
as Norma Sherman
Moment of Danger
as Gianna
Porgy and Bess
as Bess
The Decks Ran Red
as Mahia
Tamango
as Aiché, Reiker's mistress
Island in the Sun
as Margot Seaton
Carmen Jones
as Carmen Jones
Remains to Be Seen
as Dorothy Dandridge
Bright Road
as Jane Richards
The Harlem Globetrotters
as Ann Carpenter
Tarzan's Peril
as Melmendi, Queen of the Ashuba
Pillow to Post
as Herself - Vocalist (uncredited)
Atlantic City
as Singer
Since You Went Away
as Black Officer's Wife in Train Station (uncredited)
Hit Parade of 1943
as Count Basie Band Singer
Happy Go Lucky
as Showgirl (uncredited)
Moo Cow Boogie
as Singer
Lucky Jordan
as Hollyhock School Maid
Orchestra Wives
as Singer/Dancer
Drums of the Congo
as Princess Malimi
Night in New Orleans
as Sal, Shadrach's Girl (uncredited)
Cow-Cow Boogie
as Cowgirl
Bahama Passage
as Thalia
Ride 'Em Cowboy
as Dancer (uncredited)
Sundown
as Kipsang's Wife
Sun Valley Serenade
as Specialty Act