Dorothy Dandridge
- Nascita
- 9 novembre 1922
- Morte
- 8 settembre 1965
- Luogo di nascita
- Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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 of The Wonder Children, later The Dandridge Sisters, and appeared in a succession of films, usually in uncredited roles.
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In 1959, Dandridge was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Porgy and Bess. She is the subject of the 1999 biographical film Introducing Dorothy Dandridge, with Halle Berry portraying her. She has been recognized with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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In esameDorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty2003
In esameIt's Black Entertainment2002
In esameThe Murder Men1961
In esameMoment of Danger1960
In esamePorgy and Bess1959
In esameThe Decks Ran Red1958
In esameL'isola nel sole1957
In esameCarmen Jones1954
In esameRemains to Be Seen1953
In esameBright Road1953
In esameTarzan sul sentiero di guerra1951
In esameSince You Went Away1944
In esameHit Parade of 19431943
In esameLucky Jordan1942
In esameOrchestra Wives1942
In esameDrums of the Congo1942
In esameGianni e Pinotto tra i cowboys1941
In esameInferno nel deserto1941
In esameSerenata a Vallechiara1941
In esameLady from Louisiana1941
In esameIrene1940
In esameGoing Places1938
Un giorno alle corse1937