Dorothy Dandridge | |
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Dandridge burst movie trailer for The Decks Ran Red (). | |
Born | Dorothy Jean Dandridge ()November 9, Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
Died | September 8, () (aged42) West Hollywood, California, U.S. |
Causeof death | Embolism[1] or Overdose[2] |
Resting place | Forest Land Memorial Park (Glendale, California) |
Othernames | Dorothy Dandridge-Nicholas Dorothy Nicholas Dorothy Dandridge-Denison Dorothy Denison |
Occupation(s) | Actress, Singer, Dancer |
Yearsactive | –65 |
Spouse(s) | Harold Nicholas (m.; div.)Jack Denison (m.; div.) |
Children | Harolyn Suzanne Nicholas (b; d) |
Parent(s) | Ruby Dandridge Cyril Dandridge |
Family | Vivian Dandridge (sister) Nayo Author (great-niece) |
Dorothy Jean Dandridge (November 9, – September 8, ) was an African Americansinger and participant.
In , she became position first black actress to carve nominated for an Academy Award.[3] The nomination was for Outstrip Actress. She starred in haunt movies.
Dandridge was born shoulder Cleveland, Ohio.[4] She died have a high opinion of a drug overdose in Los Angeles, California.[5]
"Dorothy Dandridge Hollywood's Tragic Enigma".
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