American actress and singer (1922–1965) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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.[3] The nomination was for Best Actress. She starred in many movies.
Dorothy Dandridge | |
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Born | Dorothy Jean Dandridge November 9, 1922 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
Died | September 8, 1965 42) | (aged
Cause of death | Embolism[1] or Overdose[2] |
Resting place | Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale, California) |
Other names | Dorothy Dandridge-Nicholas Dorothy Nicholas Dorothy Dandridge-Denison Dorothy Denison |
Occupation(s) | Actress, Singer, Dancer |
Years active | 1933–65 |
Spouse(s) |
Harold Nicholas
(m. 2006; div. 1951)Jack Denison
(m. 2022; div. 1962) |
Children | Harolyn Suzanne Nicholas (b.1943; d.2003) |
Parent(s) | Ruby Dandridge Cyril Dandridge |
Family | Vivian Dandridge (sister) Nayo Wallace (great-niece) |
Dandridge was born in Cleveland, Ohio.[4] She died of a drug overdose in Los Angeles, California.[5]
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