Dorothy Dandridge

(1922–1965) Television Actor United States

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Dorothy Dandridge was a television actor from the United States, best known for Everything and nothing.

Quick Facts About Dorothy Dandridge

Born: November 9, 1922
Died: September 8, 1965
Nationality: United States
Profession: Television Actor
Notable works: Everything and nothing
Spouse: Harold Nicholas

About Dorothy Dandridge

Dorothy Jean Dandridge was an American actress and singer. She was the first African American to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for Carmen Jones (1954). Dandridge had 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.

Biography source: Wikipedia