Dorothy Dandridge - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	November 09, 1922
Died	September 08, 1965 (age 42)
Birthplace	Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Zodiac Sign	Scorpio - (see also Dorothy Dandridge's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Dog
Generation	Greatest Generation
Known For	Being the first African-American woman nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in 'Carmen Jones' (1954).

Intro

Dorothy Dandridge was an American actress, singer, and dancer, widely recognized as one of the first African-American film stars to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress. She broke racial barriers in Hollywood and is remembered as a pioneering figure for African-Americans in the entertainment industry.

Early Life & Background

Dorothy Dandridge was born to Ruby Dandridge, an aspiring entertainer, and was raised by her mother and her mother's partner, Geneva Williams. She began performing at a young age with her sister Vivian as part of The Dandridge Sisters, touring the United States during the 1930s.

Career Highlights

Academy Award nomination for Best Actress for 'Carmen Jones' (1954)
Starred in 'Porgy and Bess' (1959)
Noted singer and nightclub performer
Recipient of a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (1983)

Trivia

Dandridge was the first African-American woman to be nominated for a Best Actress Oscar.
She was posthumously awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1983.
Her life was adapted into the 1999 television film 'Introducing Dorothy Dandridge', starring Halle Berry.

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