Katherine Dunham

Acting Born Jun 22, 1909 Died May 21, 2006 Chicago, Illinois, USA 24 credits

Biography

Katherine Dunham works in acting. Born June 22, 1909 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Died May 21, 2006. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Frequent co-stars

Sidney Poitier 1 shared title

Gregory Peck 1 shared title

Rudolf Serkin 1 shared title

James Levine 1 shared title

Mike Nichols 1 shared title

Andrew Lloyd Webber 1 shared title

Benny Carter 1 shared title

Sean Connery 1 shared title

Joan Sutherland 1 shared title

Marion Williams 1 shared title

Career timeline

1995

James Dean: A Portrait

1978

The Kennedy Center Honors

1966

The Bible: In the Beginning... · Choreographer

1962

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1960

Cumbia · ChoreographerChoros · Choreographer

1956

WasherwomanWasherwoman · DirectorWasherwoman · Choreographer

1955

Folio

1954

MamboMambo · ChoreographerGroße StarparadeGroße Starparade · Choreographer

1950

I'm in the Revue

1948

The Ed Sullivan ShowNegro Ballet · DirectorNegro Ballet · ChoreographerCasbah

1947

Shango · Choreographer

1943

Stormy Weather

1942

Star Spangled Rhythm

1941

Carnival of Rhythm

Full Filmography

24 titles

James Dean: A Portrait (1995) as Self
The Kennedy Center Honors (1978) as Self
The Bible: In the Beginning... (1966) Choreographer
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962) as Self
Cumbia (1960) Choreographer
Choros (1960) Choreographer
Washerwoman (1956) as Dancer
Washerwoman (1956) Director
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Washerwoman (1956) Choreographer
Folio (1955)
Mambo (1954) as Katherine Dunham
Mambo (1954) Choreographer
Große Starparade (1954)
Große Starparade (1954) Choreographer
I'm in the Revue (1950) as Dancer
The Ed Sullivan Show (1948) as Self
Negro Ballet (1948) Director
Negro Ballet (1948) Choreographer
Casbah (1948) as Odette
Shango (1947) Choreographer
Stormy Weather (1943) as Katherine Dunham
Star Spangled Rhythm (1942) as Katherine Dunham
Carnival of Rhythm (1941) as Katherine Dunham
Katherine Dunham performing Ballet Creole

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Katherine Dunham best known for?

Katherine Dunham is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Kennedy Center Honors (1978), The Bible: In the Beginning... (1966), The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962), Mambo (1954).

When and where was Katherine Dunham born?

Katherine Dunham was born on June 22, 1909 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. They passed away on May 21, 2006.

How many credits does Katherine Dunham have?

Katherine Dunham has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1941 to 1995.