Dorothy Dandridge |
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Born | Dorothy Jean Dandridge (1922-11-09)November 9, 1922
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Died | September 8, 1965(1965-09-08) (aged 42)
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Cause of death | Embolism or Overdose |
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Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale, California) |
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Other names | Dorothy Dandridge-Nicholas Dorothy Nicholas Dorothy Dandridge-Denison Dorothy Denison |
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Occupation | Actress, Singer, Dancer |
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Years active | 1933–65 |
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Spouse(s) |
Jack Denison ( m. ; div. 1962) |
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Children | Harolyn Suzanne Nicholas (b.1943; d.2003) |
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Parent(s) | Ruby Dandridge Cyril Dandridge |
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Family | Vivian Dandridge (sister) Nayo Wallace (great-niece) |
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Dorothy Jean Dandridge (November 9, 1922 – September 8, 1965) was an African American singer and actress. In 1955, she became the first black actress to be nominated for an Academy Award. The nomination was for Best Actress. She starred in many movies.
Dandridge was born in Cleveland, Ohio. She died of a drug overdose in Los Angeles, California. view more...