Dona Drake
- Naissance
- 15 novembre 1914
- Décès
- 20 juin 1989
- Origine
- Miami, Florida, USA
Dona Drake (born Eunice Westmoreland on November 15, 1914) was an African-American singer, dancer, and film actress active in the 1930s and 1940s. Despite her heritage, she often identified as Mexican or of Latin descent to navigate Hollywood’s racial landscape. Over her career, she was frequently cast in ethnic roles, portraying Hispanic, Middle Eastern, and European characters.
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She performed under various stage names, including Una Novella, Rita Novella, and Rita Rio. In the early 1940s, she led an all-girl orchestra and gained recognition for her musical and dance performances. She appeared in films such as Kansas City Confidential (1952), Louisiana Purchase (1941), and Road to Morocco (1942). Despite her talents, she remained a supporting actress rather than a leading star.
Dona Drake passed away on June 20, 1989, due to pneumonia and respiratory failure. Her ashes were scattered at sea near Point Fermin in California.
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Interprétation 13
À l’étudeThe Bandits of Corsica1953
Le Quatrième Homme1952
À l’étudeValentino1951
À l’étudeLa Garce1949
À l’étudeFace au Châtiment1949
À l’étudeSo This Is New York1948
À l’étudeAnother Part of the Forest1948
À l’étudeWithout Reservations1946
En route pour le Maroc1942
À l’étudeStar Spangled Rhythm1942
Louisiana Purchase1941
À l’étudeAloma of the South Seas1941
À l’étudeStrike Me Pink1936