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Dorothy Dandridge

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Dorothy Dandridge
Birth name Dorothy Jean Dandridge
Born November 9, 1922 in Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Died September 8, 1965 in Hollywood, California, USA from a drug overdose
Notable Roles
Notable Episodes
Awards star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
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Contents

Biography

Roles

Starring Roles

Guest Starring Roles

Series Role Episode Airdate
Cain's Hundred Norma Sherman 1x21 - Blues for a Junkman February 20, 1962

Specials and Made-for-TV Movies

Talk, News and Game Show Appearances

Memorable Moments

Awards and Accolades

Academy Awards

(1 Nomination)

Trivia

  • First African-American to be nominated for a "Best Actress" Oscar.
  • Halle Berry, who portrayed Dorothy in "Introducing Dorothy Dandridge", became the first African-American to win "Best Actress" at the Academy Awards.