Dorothy Dandridge

Acting Born Nov 9, 1922 Died Sep 8, 1965 Cleveland, Ohio, USA 55 credits

Biography

Dorothy Dandridge works in acting. Born November 9, 1922 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. Died September 8, 1965. Archytele tracks 55 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Frequent co-stars

Pearl Bailey 2 shared titles

Brock Peters 2 shared titles

Diahann Carroll 2 shared titles

Laura Neiva 1 shared title

Vincent Cassel 1 shared title

Camilla Belle 1 shared title

Débora Bloch 1 shared title

Izadora Armelin 1 shared title

Max Huszar 1 shared title

Matthew Rougé 1 shared title

Career timeline

2005

Sarah Vaughan & Other Jazz Divas

2004

The Harlem Renaissance

2003

Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty

2002

It's Black Entertainment

2001

Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies

1961

Cain's HundredThe Murder Men

1960

Moment of Danger

1959

Porgy and Bess

1958

The Decks Ran RedTamango

1957

Island in the Sun

1954

Carmen Jones

1953

The OscarsRemains to Be SeenBright Road

1951

Tarzan's PerilThe Harlem Globetrotters

1950

The Colgate Comedy Hour

1948

The Ed Sullivan Show

1946

Swingtime Jamboree

1945

Pillow to Post

1944

Since You Went AwayAtlantic City

1943

Happy Go LuckyHit Parade of 1943Moo Cow Boogie

1942

Paper DollOrchestra WivesLucky JordanNight in New OrleansCow-Cow Boogie

1941

Ride 'Em CowboyJungle JigSundownSun Valley SerenadeLady from Louisiana

1940

IreneFour Shall DieInternational Revels

1938

Going PlacesSnow Gets in Your Eyes

1937

A Day at the RacesIt Can't Last Forever

1935

Teacher's Beau

Full Filmography

55 titles

Sarah Vaughan & Other Jazz Divas (2005)
The Harlem Renaissance (2004) as Self (archive footage)
Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty (2003) as Self (archive footage)
It's Black Entertainment (2002) as Self (archive footage)
Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies (2001) as Self (archive footage)
Cain's Hundred (1961) as Norma Sherman
The Murder Men (1961) as Norma Sherman
Moment of Danger (1960) as Gianna
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Porgy and Bess (1959) as Bess
The Decks Ran Red (1958) as Mahia
Tamango (1958) as Aiché, Reiker's mistress
Island in the Sun (1957) as Margot Seaton
Carmen Jones (1954) as Carmen Jones
The Oscars (1953) as Self
Remains to Be Seen (1953) as Dorothy Dandridge
Bright Road (1953) as Jane Richards
Tarzan's Peril (1951) as Melmendi, Queen of the Ashuba
The Harlem Globetrotters (1951) as Ann Carpenter
The Colgate Comedy Hour (1950) as Self
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
Swingtime Jamboree (1946) as Herself
Pillow to Post (1945) as Herself - Vocalist (uncredited)
Since You Went Away (1944) as Black Officer's Wife in Train Station (uncredited)
Atlantic City (1944) as Singer
Happy Go Lucky (1943) as Showgirl (uncredited)
Hit Parade of 1943 (1943) as Count Basie Band Singer
Moo Cow Boogie (1943) as Singer
Paper Doll (1942) as Self
Orchestra Wives (1942) as Singer/Dancer
Lucky Jordan (1942) as Hollyhock School Maid
Night in New Orleans (1942) as Sal, Shadrach's Girl (uncredited)
Cow-Cow Boogie (1942) as Cowgirl
Blackbird Fantasy (1942)
Drums of the Congo (1942) as Princess Malimi
A Zoot Suit with a Reet Pleat (1942)
Ride 'Em Cowboy (1941) as Dancer (uncredited)
Jungle Jig (1941)
Sundown (1941) as Kipsang's Wife
Sun Valley Serenade (1941) as Specialty Act
Lady from Louisiana (1941) as Felice
Bahama Passage (1941) as Thalia
Swing for Your Supper (1941) as Vocalist
Lazybones (1941)
Easy Street (1941)
A Jig in the Jungle (1941) as Self
Yes, Indeed! (1941)
Irene (1940) as One of the Dandridge Sisters (uncredited)
Four Shall Die (1940) as Helen Fielding
International Revels (1940) as Self
Going Places (1938) as Member of The Dandridge Sisters
Snow Gets in Your Eyes (1938) as One of the Dandridge Sisters (uncredited)
A Day at the Races (1937) as Singer (uncredited)
It Can't Last Forever (1937) as Dandridge Sisters Act (uncredited)
Teacher's Beau (1935) as Student
Ebony Parade as (archive footage)

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Dorothy Dandridge best known for?

Dorothy Dandridge is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Harlem Renaissance (2004), Cain's Hundred (1961), Porgy and Bess (1959), Tamango (1958).

When and where was Dorothy Dandridge born?

Dorothy Dandridge was born on November 9, 1922 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA. They passed away on September 8, 1965.

How many credits does Dorothy Dandridge have?

Dorothy Dandridge has accumulated over 55 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1935 to 2005.

What is Dorothy Dandridge's background in cinema and television?

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...