Dorothy Dandridge

Dorothy Dandridge

Deceased · Born: Nov 9, 1922 · Died: Sep 8, 1965

Personal Details

BornNov 9, 1922 Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Spouse
  • Jack Denison

    ( Jun 22, 1959 to Dec 20, 1962 )
  • Harold Nicholas

    ( Sep 6, 1942 to Sep 22, 1950 )
Parents
  • Ruby Dandridge
  • Cyril Dandridge
Relatives
  • Vivian Dandridge (Sibling)

Biography

Dorothy Jean Dandridge was born on November 9, 1922, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Ruby Dandridge, an entertainer, and Cyril H. Dandridge, a cabinet maker and minister.

Career

1960
Malaga
Malaga as Gianna
1959
1958
Tamango
Tamango as Aiché, Reiker's mistress
1957
Island in the Sun
Island in the Sun as Margot Seaton
1954
Carmen Jones
Carmen Jones as Carmen Jones
1953
Bright Road
Bright Road as Jane Richards
Remains to Be Seen
Remains to Be Seen as Dorothy Dandridge
1951
Tarzan's Peril
Tarzan's Peril as Melmendi, Queen of the Ashuba
1944
Since You Went Away
Since You Went Away as Black Officer's Wife in Train Station (uncredited)
1943
Hit Parade of 1943
Hit Parade of 1943 as Count Basie Band Singer
Happy Go Lucky
Happy Go Lucky as Showgirl (uncredited)
1942
Drums of the Congo
Drums of the Congo as Princess Malimi
Night in New Orleans
Night in New Orleans as Sal, Shadrach's Girl (uncredited)
Orchestra Wives
Orchestra Wives as Singer/Dancer
Lucky Jordan
Lucky Jordan as Hollyhock School Maid
Ride 'Em Cowboy
Ride 'Em Cowboy as Dancer (uncredited)
1941
Sun Valley Serenade
Sun Valley Serenade as Specialty Act
Sundown
Sundown as Kipsang's Wife
1940
Irene
Irene as One of the Dandridge Sisters (uncredited)
1938
Going Places
Going Places as Member of The Dandridge Sisters
1937
A Day at the Races
A Day at the Races as Singer (uncredited)