Dorothy Jean Dandridge was born on November 9, 1922, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Ruby Dandridge, an entertainer, and Cyril H. Dandridge, a cabinet maker and minister.
Dorothy Dandridge
Deceased · Born: Nov 9, 1922 · Died: Sep 8, 1965
Personal Details
BornNov 9, 1922 Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Spouse
Jack Denison
( Jun 22, 1959 to Dec 20, 1962 )Harold Nicholas
( Sep 6, 1942 to Sep 22, 1950 )
Parents
- Ruby Dandridge
- Cyril Dandridge
Relatives
- Vivian Dandridge (Sibling)
Biography
Career
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1960
Malaga as Gianna
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1959
Porgy and Bess as Bess
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1958
The Decks Ran Red as Mahia
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Tamango as Aiché, Reiker's mistress
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1957
Island in the Sun as Margot Seaton
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1954
Carmen Jones as Carmen Jones
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1953
Bright Road as Jane Richards
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Remains to Be Seen as Dorothy Dandridge
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1951
Tarzan's Peril as Melmendi, Queen of the Ashuba
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The Harlem Globetrotters as Ann Carpenter
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1944
Atlantic City as Singer
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Since You Went Away as Black Officer's Wife in Train Station (uncredited)
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1943
Hit Parade of 1943 as Count Basie Band Singer
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Happy Go Lucky as Showgirl (uncredited)
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1942
Drums of the Congo as Princess Malimi
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Night in New Orleans as Sal, Shadrach's Girl (Uncredited)
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Orchestra Wives as Singer/Dancer
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Lucky Jordan as Hollyhock School Maid
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Ride 'Em Cowboy as Dancer (uncredited)
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1941
Sun Valley Serenade as Specialty Act
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Lady from Louisiana as Felice
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Bahama Passage as Thalia
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Sundown as Kipsang's Wife
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1940
Irene as One of the Dandridge Sisters (uncredited)
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1938
Going Places as Member of The Dandridge Sisters
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1937
A Day at the Races as Singer (uncredited)
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2007
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2003
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2002
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2001
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1989
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1945
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1940
