Josephine Baker 57 pictures

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Josephine Baker was born Freda Josephine McDonald in St. Louis, MO, in 1906 to Carrie McDonald, a laundress, and Eddie Carson, a musician. Her early life hinted at her future career. She first danced for the public on the streets of St. Louis for nickels and dimes. Later she became a chorus girl on the St. Louis stage. At age 15 she married ...

Born: June 3, 1906
Star sign: Gemini
Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m)
Known for: Princesse Tam-Tam (1935), Zouzou (1934), Siren of the Tropics (1927), La revue des revues (1927)
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