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Hadda Brooks

Acting Born Oct 29, 1916 Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, California, USA 5 credits

Biography

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Hadda Brooks (October 29, 1916 – November 21, 2002) was an American pianist, vocalist and composer. Her first single, "Swingin' the Boogie", which she composed, was issued in 1945. She was billed as "Queen of the Boogie". She sang at Hawaii's official statehood ceremony in 1959 and was reportedly asked for a private audience by Pope Pius XII.

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Known for

Film

In a Lonely Place

as Singer

Full filmography

  • The Thirteenth Floor (1999) as Lounge Piano Player
  • In a Lonely Place (1950) as Singer
  • The Bad and the Beautiful (1952) as Piano Player (uncredited)
  • Out of the Blue (1947) as Herself
  • Boogie Woogie Blues (1948)