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Evelyn Preer - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | July 16, 1896 |
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| Died | November 27, 1932 (age 36) |
| Birthplace | Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer - (see also Evelyn Preer's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Monkey |
| Generation | Lost Generation |
| Known For | Pioneering roles in early African-American cinema and theater, particularly collaboration with Oscar Micheaux. |
Intro
Evelyn Preer was a pioneering African-American stage and film actress and singer, often hailed as the 'First Lady of the Screen' among Black performers during the silent and early sound era of Hollywood. She starred in many influential films and was a leading figure with Oscar Micheaux, one of the most significant Black filmmakers of the time.
Early Life & Background
Evelyn Preer was born in Vicksburg, Mississippi, and moved with her mother to Chicago after her father’s death. She began acting at a young age, joining the Lafayette Players, an influential African-American theater troupe, which became a launching pad for her film and stage career.
Career Highlights
- Starred in Oscar Micheaux's films including 'Within Our Gates' (1920), widely considered the oldest surviving film made by an African-American director.
- Performed with the Lafayette Players, fostering high-quality Black theater productions.
- Broke barriers as one of the first African-American women to gain leading roles in silent and sound films.
- Appeared on Broadway and in mainstream theatrical productions, including 'The Chip Woman’s Fortune', the first non-musical Broadway play by an African-American playwright.
Trivia
- She was nicknamed 'The First Lady of the Screen'.
- Preer was a respected stage singer as well as an actress.
- She was one of the first Black women to appear with a white cast on Broadway.
- Her marriage to filmmaker and actor Edward Thompson was notable in Black Hollywood circles.
FAQs
People also ask
When was Evelyn Preer born?
Evelyn Preer was born the 16 July 1896.
Where is Evelyn Preer from?
Vicksburg, Mississippi, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About July 16th, 1896, in brief:
- Day of the week: July 16th, 1896 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: