Dorian Gray (actress) facts for kids
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Dorothy Dandridge
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Dandridge in movie trailer for The Decks Ran Red (1958).
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Born |
Dorothy Jean Dandridge
November 9, 1922 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
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Died | September 8, 1965 |
(aged 42)
Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale, California) |
Other names | Dorothy Dandridge-Nicholas Dorothy Nicholas Dorothy Dandridge-Denison Dorothy Denison |
Occupation | Actress, Singer, Dancer |
Years active | 1933–65 |
Spouse(s) |
Jack Denison
(m. 1959; div. 1962) |
Children | Harolyn Suzanne Nicholas (b.1943; d.2003) |
Parent(s) | Ruby Dandridge Cyril Dandridge |
Family | Vivian Dandridge (sister) Nayo Wallace (great-niece) |
Dorothy Jean Dandridge (November 9, 1922 – September 8, 1965) was an African American singer and actress. In 1955, she became the first Black actress to be nominated for an Academy Award. The nomination was for Best Actress. She starred in many movies.
Dandridge was born in Cleveland, Ohio.
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In Spanish: Dorian Gray (actriz) para niños
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