Dorothy Dandridge
Known for exceptional acting in global cinema.
Profession
Acting
Birthday
9 Nov 1922
Age
104 Years
Born In
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Total Projects
55
Years Active
70 Yrs
Avg Rating
6.8 ★
Overview
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...
Known For
Filmography
movie
Sarah Vaughan & Other Jazz Divas
Sarah Vaughan & Other Jazz Divas
movie
The Harlem Renaissance
The Harlem Renaissance
as Self (archive footage)
movie
Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty
Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty
as Self (archive footage)
movie
It's Black Entertainment
It's Black Entertainment
as Self (archive footage)
movie
Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies
Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies
as Self (archive footage)
tv
Cain's Hundred
Cain's Hundred
as Norma Sherman
movie
The Murder Men
The Murder Men
as Norma Sherman
movie
Moment of Danger
Moment of Danger
as Gianna
movie
Porgy and Bess
Porgy and Bess
as Bess
movie
The Decks Ran Red
The Decks Ran Red
as Mahia
movie
Tamango
Tamango
as Aiché, Reiker's mistress
movie
Island in the Sun
Island in the Sun
as Margot Seaton
movie
Carmen Jones
Carmen Jones
as Carmen Jones
movie
Remains to Be Seen
Remains to Be Seen
as Dorothy Dandridge
movie
Bright Road
Bright Road
as Jane Richards
tv
The Oscars
The Oscars
as Self
movie
The Harlem Globetrotters
The Harlem Globetrotters
as Ann Carpenter
movie
Tarzan's Peril
Tarzan's Peril
as Melmendi, Queen of the Ashuba
tv
The Colgate Comedy Hour
The Colgate Comedy Hour
as Self
tv
The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
as Self
movie
Swingtime Jamboree
Swingtime Jamboree
as Herself
movie
Pillow to Post
Pillow to Post
as Herself - Vocalist (uncredited)
movie
Atlantic City
Atlantic City
as Singer
movie
Since You Went Away
Since You Went Away
as Black Officer's Wife in Train Station (uncredited)
movie
Hit Parade of 1943
Hit Parade of 1943
as Count Basie Band Singer
movie
Happy Go Lucky
Happy Go Lucky
as Showgirl (uncredited)
movie
Moo Cow Boogie
Moo Cow Boogie
as Singer
movie
Lucky Jordan
Lucky Jordan
as Hollyhock School Maid
movie
A Zoot Suit with a Reet Pleat
A Zoot Suit with a Reet Pleat
movie
Orchestra Wives
Orchestra Wives
as Singer/Dancer
movie
Blackbird Fantasy
Blackbird Fantasy
movie
Drums of the Congo
Drums of the Congo
as Princess Malimi
movie
Night in New Orleans
Night in New Orleans
as Sal, Shadrach's Girl (uncredited)
movie
Cow-Cow Boogie
Cow-Cow Boogie
as Cowgirl
movie
Paper Doll
Paper Doll
as Self
movie
Bahama Passage
Bahama Passage
as Thalia
movie
Yes, Indeed!
Yes, Indeed!
movie
Ride 'Em Cowboy
Ride 'Em Cowboy
as Dancer (uncredited)
movie
Sundown
Sundown
as Kipsang's Wife
movie
A Jig in the Jungle
A Jig in the Jungle
as Self
movie
Sun Valley Serenade
Sun Valley Serenade
as Specialty Act
movie
Jungle Jig
Jungle Jig
movie
Swing for Your Supper
Swing for Your Supper
as Vocalist
movie
Lady from Louisiana
Lady from Louisiana
as Felice
movie
Easy Street
Easy Street
movie
Lazybones
Lazybones
movie
Four Shall Die
Four Shall Die
as Helen Fielding
movie
International Revels
International Revels
as Self
movie
Irene
Irene
as One of the Dandridge Sisters (uncredited)
movie
Going Places
Going Places
as Member of The Dandridge Sisters
movie
Snow Gets in Your Eyes
Snow Gets in Your Eyes
as One of the Dandridge Sisters (uncredited)
movie
It Can't Last Forever
It Can't Last Forever
as Dandridge Sisters Act (uncredited)
movie
A Day at the Races
A Day at the Races
as Singer (uncredited)
movie
Teacher's Beau
Teacher's Beau
as Student
movie
Ebony Parade
Ebony Parade
as (archive footage)