Josephine Baker (I) (1906–1975) |
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Josephine Baker was born Freda Josephine McDonald in St. Louis, MO, in 1906 to Carrie McDonald, a laundress, and Eddie Carson, a musician. Her early life hinted at her future career. She first danced for the public on the streets of St. Louis for nickels and dimes. Later she became a chorus girl on the St. Louis stage. At age 15 she married ...
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Born:in St. Louis, Missouri, USADied:(age 68) in Paris, France |
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Soundtrack (31 credits)
2018
Josephine Baker: The Story of an Awakening
(TV Movie documentary) (performer: "J'ai Deux Amours", "Si j'Étais Blanche", "Quand je Pense à ça")
2016
Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- The Lonely Heart
(2016)
... (performer: "J'ai Deux Amours")
2016
The Originals
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- A Streetcar Named Desire
(2016)
... (performer: "J'ai Deux Amours" - uncredited)
2014
L'ombre d'un doute
(TV Series documentary) (performer - 1 episode)
- Les artistes sous l'occupation
(2014)
... (performer: "J'ai Deux Amours", "Paris-Paname")
2014
Manhattan
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Spooky Action at a Distance
(2014)
... (performer: "C'est Lui" - uncredited)
2010
L'Occupation sans relâche - Les artistes pendant la guerre
(TV Movie documentary) (performer: "J'ai Deux Amours")
2009
Legends
(TV Series documentary) (performer - 1 episode)
- Josephine Baker: The First Black Superstar
(2009)
... (performer: "Avec" - uncredited)
1976
Le journal de 13 heures
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Episode dated 8 July 1976
(1976)
... (performer: "Paris mes Amours", "J'ai Deux Amours")
1975
Système 2
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Il y a dix ans le palmarès
(1975)
... (performer: "Paris mes Amours")
1974
The Royal Variety Performance 1974
(TV Special) (performer: "Avec", "La Vie en Rose", "Sourire à la Vie", "Darling, je vous Aime Beaucoup" - uncredited)
1968
Discorama
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Episode dated 19 May 1968
(1968)
... (performer: "Demain", "Paris mes Amours")
1968
Le palmarès des chansons
(TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)
- Joséphine Baker
(1968)
... (performer: "Avec", "La Petite Tonkinoise", "J'ai Deux Amours", "Quand je Pense à ça", "Paris mes Amours", "You are my Lucky Star")
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Actress (13 credits)
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Music department (1 credit)
Music department (1 credit)
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Thanks (1 credit)
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Self (40 credits)
Self (40 credits)
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Archive footage (61 credits)
Archive footage (61 credits)
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"Paris mes Amours" (revue) at the Olympia in Paris. Music by Henri Betti, Bruno Coquatrix, Hubert Ithier, Domenico Modugno and Marguerite Monnot. Lyrics by André Hornez, Jacques Larue and André Salvet. Performed by Josephine Baker. See more »Publicity Listings:
1 Biographical Movie | 6 Print Biographies | 7 Portrayals | 9 Articles | 4 Pictorials | 1 Magazine Cover Photo | See more »Official Sites:
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Joséphine BakerHeight:
5' 7" (1.7 m)
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Refused to perform in clubs that practiced racial segregation. See more »Trademark:
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