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Dorothy Dandridge (1922–1965)

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Dorothy Jean Dandridge was born in Cleveland, Ohio on November 9, 1922. Under the prodding of her mother, Dorothy and her sister, Vivian Dandridge, began performing publicly, usually in black Baptist churches throughout the country. Her mother, Ruby Dandridge, an entertainer herself, would often join her daughters on stage... See full bio »

Born:

Dorothy Jean Dandridge
in Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Died:

(age 42) in West Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
Dorothy Dandridge circa 1954 Still of Harry Belafonte and Dorothy Dandridge in Carmen Jones Still of Dorothy Dandridge in Carmen Jones Dorothy Dandridge in Argentina circa 1955 Dorothy Dandridge in Argentina circa 1955 Still of Harry Belafonte and Dorothy Dandridge in Carmen Jones
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1962 Cain's Hundred (TV series)
Norma Sherman
– Blues for a Junkman: Arthur Troy (1962) … Norma Sherman
 
1960 Malaga
Gianna
 
1959 Porgy and Bess
Bess
 
1958 The Decks Ran Red
Mahia
 
1958 Tamango
Aiché, Reiker's mistress
 
1957 Island in the Sun
Margot Seaton
 
1954 Carmen Jones
Carmen Jones
 
1953 Bright Road
Jane Richards
 
1951 The Harlem Globetrotters
Ann Carpenter
 
1951 Tarzan's Peril
Melmendi, Queen of the Ashuba
 
1944 Atlantic City
Singer
 
1944 Since You Went Away
Black Officer's Wife in Train Station (uncredited)
 
1943 Hit Parade of 1943
Count Basie Band Singer
 
1943 Happy Go Lucky
Showgirl (uncredited)
 
1942 Lucky Jordan
Hollyhock School Maid (uncredited)
 
1942 Drums of the Congo
Princess Malimi
 
1942 Night in New Orleans
Sal, Shadrach's Girl (uncredited)
 
1942 The Night Before the Divorce
Maid (uncredited)
 
1942 Ride 'Em Cowboy
Dancer (uncredited)
 
1941 Bahama Passage
Thalia
 
1941 Sundown
Kipsang's Wife
 
1941 Sun Valley Serenade
Specialty Act
 
1941 Lady from Louisiana
Felice
 
1940 Four Shall Die
Helen Fielding
 
1940 Irene
One of the Dandridge Sisters (uncredited)
 
1938 Going Places
Member of The Dandridge Sisters (uncredited)
 
1938 Snow Gets in Your Eyes (short)
One of the Dandridge Sisters (uncredited)
 
1937 It Can't Last Forever
Dandridge Sisters Act (uncredited)
 
1937 A Day at the Races
Black Singer (uncredited)
 
1936 Easy to Take
Member of the Dandridge Sisters (uncredited)
 
1935 Teacher's Beau (short)
Dorothy
 
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2011 Sing Your Song (documentary) (performer: "Dat's Love")
 
1970 Myra Breckinridge (performer: "Chattanooga Choo Choo")
 
1959 Porgy and Bess (performer: "Bess, You Is My Woman Now", "What You Want With Bess?", "I Loves You Porgy", "Summertime" reprise)
 
1957 The 29th Annual Academy Awards (TV special documentary) (performer: "Julie")
 
1954 Carmen Jones (performer: "DAT'S LOVE", "YOU GO FOR ME", "DERE'S A CAFE ON DE CORNER", "WHIZZIN' AWAY ALONG DE TRACK", "THERE'S A MAN I'M CRAZY FOR", "CARD SONG", "FINAL DUET", "STRING ME HIGH ON A TREE")
 
1953 Remains to Be Seen (performer: "Taking a Chance on Love")
 
1953 Bright Road (performer: "Church in the Wildwood" - uncredited, "Sweet and Low" - uncredited)
 
1945 Pillow to Post (performer: "Whatcha Say?" 1945 - uncredited)
 
1944 Atlantic City (performer: "HARLEM ON PARADE" / "RHYTHM FOR SALE")
 
1942 A Zoot Suit with a Reet Pleat (short) (performer: "A Zoot Suit for My Sunday Gal")
 
1942 Cow-Cow Boogie (short) (performer: "Cow Cow Boogie")
 
1941 Sun Valley Serenade (performer: "Chattanooga Choo Choo" - uncredited)
 
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1989 Dieter & Andreas (short) (grateful acknowledgment)
 
Show ShowSelf (19 titles)
1964 Juke Box Jury (TV series)
Herself - Judge
– Episode dated 27 June 1964 (1964) … Herself - Judge
 
1964 Freedom Spectacular (TV movie)
Herself
 
1952-1961 The Ed Sullivan Show (TV series)
Herself / Singer
– Episode #14.17 (1961) … Singer
– Episode #13.27 (1960) … Singer
– Episode #13.21 (1960) … Singer
– Episode #13.13 (1959) … Herself
– Episode #8.30 (1955) … Herself
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1957 The 29th Annual Academy Awards (TV special documentary)
Herself - Performer & Presenter: Best Special Effects
 
1956 Ford Star Jubilee (TV series)
Herself
– You're the Top (1956) … Herself
 
1956 Val Parnell's Sunday Night at the London Palladium (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #1.31 (1956) … Herself
 
1955 The 27th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a Leading Role & Presenter: Best Film Editing
 
1954 Light's Diamond Jubilee (TV documentary)
Herself
 
1954 The George Jessel Show (TV series)
Herself
– Episode #1.25 (1954) … Herself
 
1951-1953 The Colgate Comedy Hour (TV series)
Herself - Singer
– Episode #4.8 (1953) … Herself - Singer
– Episode #2.10 (1951) … Herself - Singer
 
1953 Remains to Be Seen
Herself
 
1952 Songs for Sale (TV series)
Herself
– Episode dated 13 June 1952 (1952) … Herself
 
1952 Cavalcade of Stars (TV series)
Herself - Guest Vocalist
– Surprise Party (1952) … Herself - Guest Vocalist
 
1945 Pillow to Post
Herself - Vocalist (uncredited)
 
1942 A Zoot Suit with a Reet Pleat (short)
Herself
 
1942 Cow-Cow Boogie (short)
Herself
 
1941 Yes, Indeed! (short)
Herself
 
1941 Lazybones (short)
Herself - Dancer
 
1941 Easy Street (short)
Herself
 
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2004 Harlem Renaissance (video documentary)
Herself
 
2003 Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty (TV documentary)
 
2003 Great Performances (TV series)
 
2003 Dorothy Dandridge: Singing at Her Best (video)
Herself
 
2002 Redeemer (TV movie)
 
2002 It's Black Entertainment (TV special documentary)
Herself
 
1997-1999 Biography (TV series documentary)
 
1998 Small Steps, Big Strides: The Black Experience in Hollywood (TV documentary)
Herself
 
1998 Classified X (TV documentary)
Herself
 
1990 That's Black Entertainment (documentary)
Herself
 
1986 Brown Sugar (TV mini-series documentary)
Herself
 
1974 Fred Astaire Salutes the Fox Musicals (TV movie)
Herself
 
1961 The Murder Men
Norma Sherman
 
1947 Ebony Parade
Herself (as Dorothy Daindridge)
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

Stage: Appeared in off-Broadway play "Crazy Girls", June 1952. See more »

Publicity Listings:

3 Biographical Movies  | 4 Print Biographies  | 1 Interview  | 3 Articles  | 2 Magazine Cover Photos  | See more »

Official Sites:

Tribute Site | See more »

Alternate Names:

Dorothy Daindridge

Height:

5' 5" (1.65 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

Carmen Jones was the best break I've ever had. But no producer ever knocked on my door. There just aren't that many parts for a black actress. See more »

Trivia:

Was considered for the role of Billie Holiday in a movie; however, the project didn't materialize in her lifetime. When the movie did come to pass, the role was portrayed by Diana Ross. See more »

Trademark:

Hot cool singing style See more »

Nickname:

Miss D See more »

Star Sign:

Scorpio