Dona Drake
Known for exceptional acting in global cinema.
Profession
Acting
Birthday
15 Nov 1914
Age
112 Years
Born In
Miami, Florida, USA
Total Projects
31
Years Active
18 Yrs
Avg Rating
6.5 ★
Overview
Dona Drake (born Eunice Westmoreland on November 15, 1914) was an African-American singer, dancer, and film actress active in the 1930s and 1940s. Despite her heritage, she often identified as Mexican or of Latin descent to navigate Hollywood’s racial landscape. Over her career, she was frequently cast in ethnic roles, portraying Hispanic, Middle Eastern, and European characters. She performed under various...
Known For
Filmography
movie
Princess of the Nile
Princess of the Nile
as Mirva
tv
City Detective
City Detective
movie
Down Laredo Way
Down Laredo Way
as Narita
movie
Son of Belle Starr
Son of Belle Starr
as Dolores
movie
The Bandits of Corsica
The Bandits of Corsica
as Zelda
movie
Kansas City Confidential
Kansas City Confidential
as Teresa
tv
Adventures of Superman
Adventures of Superman
movie
Valentino
Valentino
as Maria Torres
movie
Fortunes of Captain Blood
Fortunes of Captain Blood
as Pepita
movie
Beyond the Forest
Beyond the Forest
as Jenny
movie
The Girl from Jones Beach
The Girl from Jones Beach
as Connie Martin
movie
The Doolins of Oklahoma
The Doolins of Oklahoma
as Cattle Annie
movie
So This Is New York
So This Is New York
as Kate Goff
movie
Another Part of the Forest
Another Part of the Forest
as Laurette Sincee
movie
Dangerous Millions
Dangerous Millions
as Elena Valdez
movie
Without Reservations
Without Reservations
as Dolores Ortega
movie
Hollywood Victory Caravan
Hollywood Victory Caravan
as Dona Drake
movie
Hot Rhythm
Hot Rhythm
as Mary Adams
movie
Let's Face It
Let's Face It
as Muriel
movie
Salute for Three
Salute for Three
movie
Sticks and Stones
Sticks and Stones
movie
Road to Morocco
Road to Morocco
as Mihirmah
movie
Star Spangled Rhythm
Star Spangled Rhythm
as Dona Drake
movie
Louisiana Purchase
Louisiana Purchase
as Beatrice
movie
Aloma of the South Seas
Aloma of the South Seas
as Nea
movie
I Look at You
I Look at You
as Herself
movie
Pan-Americonga
Pan-Americonga
as Rita Rio
movie
Feed the Kitty
Feed the Kitty
as Self / Singer (as Rita Rio)
movie
Rita Rio and Her Orchestra
Rita Rio and Her Orchestra
as Rita Rio
movie
Sweet Shoe
Sweet Shoe
as Rita Rio
movie
Strike Me Pink
Strike Me Pink
as Mademoiselle Fifi