Dorothy Dandridge 19 pictures

Actress, Soundtrack
Dorothy Jean Dandridge was born on November 9, 1922 in Cleveland, Ohio, to Ruby Dandridge (née Ruby Jean Butler), an entertainer, and Cyril H. Dandridge, a cabinet maker and minister. Under the prodding of her mother, Dorothy and her sister Vivian Dandridge began performing publicly, usually in black Baptist churches throughout the country. Her ...

Born: November 9, 1922
Star sign: Scorpio
Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)
Known for: Carmen Jones (1954), Porgy and Bess (1959), Bright Road (1953), Sun Valley Serenade (1941)
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