Dorothy Dandridge

Dorothy Dandridge

Dorothy Jean Dandridge (November 9, 1922 – September 8, 1965) was an American actress and singer. She was the first African-American film star to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress, which was for her performance in Carmen Jones (1954). Dandridge also performed as a vocalist in venue…

Filmography

The Ed Sullivan Show

1948 · TV

as Self

1953 · TV

as Self

The Colgate Comedy Hour

1950 · TV

as Self

1961 · TV

as Norma Sherman

1954 · Movie

as Carmen Jones

1959 · Movie

as Bess

A Day at the Races

1937 · Movie

as Singer (uncredited)

Since You Went Away

1944 · Movie

as Black Officer's Wife in Train Station (uncredited)

1951 · Movie

as Melmendi, Queen of the Ashuba

1940 · Movie

as One of the Dandridge Sisters (uncredited)

Remains to Be Seen

1953 · Movie

as Dorothy Dandridge

1938 · Movie

as Member of The Dandridge Sisters

1941 · Movie

as Thalia

Sun Valley Serenade

1941 · Movie

as Specialty Act

Ride 'Em Cowboy

1941 · Movie

as Dancer (uncredited)

It's Black Entertainment

2002 · Movie

as Self (archive footage)

Orchestra Wives

1942 · Movie

as Singer/Dancer

1941 · Movie

as Kipsang's Wife

1953 · Movie

as Jane Richards

Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies

2001 · Movie

as Self (archive footage)

Moment of Danger

1960 · Movie

as Gianna

Night in New Orleans

1942 · Movie

as Sal, Shadrach's Girl (uncredited)

1942 · Movie

as Hollyhock School Maid

1944 · Movie

as Singer