Artie Young, a statuesque beauty, was an exceptional dancer, widely regarded as one of the premier performers of her era. Spanning from the late 1930s to the 1950s, no entertainment event was considered complete without her captivating presence and divine dancing skills.
As a prominent nightclub and stage dancer in California, Artie gained widespread recognition for her exceptional talents. She had the distinction of performing in Duke Ellington's groundbreaking revue, "Jump For Joy," in 1941, earning rave reviews for her electrifying jungle dance. Although she only appeared in Hollywood films as a dancer, her beauty and graceful movements added immense value to the musical numbers in films such as "Carolina Blues," "Stormy Weather," "Broadway Rhythm," and "Skirts Ahoy."
In the 1943 film "Stormy Weather," Artie left a lasting impression as one of the stunning front dancers in the memorable scene "I Can't Give You Anything But Love." A publicity photo featuring her alongside Lena Horne and Bill Robinson from that scene has been widely reprinted in numerous film history books.
Artie's most enduring legacy, however, lies in her roles as the girlfriend of Herb Jeffries in two 1939 westerns, "The Bronze Buckaroo" and "Harlem Rides the Range."
