Carmen McRae
Biography
Carmen McRae works in acting. Born April 8, 1922 in New City, New York, USA. Died November 10, 1994. Archytele tracks 15 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
15 titles- Jazz Voice - The Ladies sing Jazz Vol.2 (2006) as Self (archive footage)
- Umbria Jazz Story (1993) as herself
- Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling (1986) as Grandmother
- The Long Night of Lady Day (1984)
- The Unpredictable Pudgy! (1983) as Herself
- Roots: The Next Generations (1979) as Lila
- The Pearl Bailey Show (1971) as Self
- The Dick Cavett Show (1968) as Self - Guest
- Hotel (1967) as Christine
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self
- The Subterraneans (1960) as Carmen McRae
- The Steve Allen Show (1956) as Self - Singer
- The Square Jungle (1955) as Singer
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Carmen McRae best known for?
Carmen McRae is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Attack on Titan: Junior High (2015), Roots: The Next Generations (1979), Amazones (2004), The Stepford Wives (2004).
When and where was Carmen McRae born?
Carmen McRae was born on April 8, 1922 in New City, New York, USA. They passed away on November 10, 1994.
How many credits does Carmen McRae have?
Carmen McRae has accumulated over 15 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1948 to 2006.
What is Carmen McRae's background in cinema and television?
Carmen Mercedes McRae (April 8, 1920 – November 10, 1994) was an American jazz singer. She is considered one of the most influential jazz vocalists of the 20th century and is remembered for her behind-the-beat phrasing and ironic interpretation of lyrics.
Carmen McRae by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Roots: The Next Generations (1979) as Lila — aged about 57
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self — aged about 40
- The Dick Cavett Show (1968) as Self - Guest — aged about 46
- The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self — aged about 26
- The Steve Allen Show (1956) as Self - Singer — aged about 34
- The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self — aged about 39
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