What is Dorothy Dandridge's middle name?
Jean
What is Dorothy Dandridge's full name?
Dorothy Jean Dandridge
Dorothy Dandridge nickname(s):
Dot, Dottie Mae, Miss D, Angel face
Dorothy Dandridge date of birth:
November 9, 1922
How old was Dorothy Dandridge when died?
42
Where was Dorothy Dandridge born?
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
When did Dorothy Dandridge die?
September 8, 1965
Where did Dorothy Dandridge die?
West Hollywood, California, USA
Why did Dorothy Dandridge die?
Accidental Barbiturate Overdose
How tall is Dorothy Dandridge?
5' 5" (165 cm)
How much does Dorothy Dandridge weigh?
115 lbs (52.2 kg)
Dorothy Dandridge body shape:
Slim
What color are Dorothy Dandridge's eyes?
Brown - Dark
What color is Dorothy Dandridge's hair?
Brown - Dark
Dorothy Dandridge distinctive features:
Beauty mark on chin
Is Dorothy Dandridge gay or straight?
Straight
What religion is Dorothy Dandridge?
Baptist
What is Dorothy Dandridge's ethnicity?
Multiracial
What is Dorothy Dandridge nationality?
American
Where did Dorothy Dandridge go to school?
Thomas Jefferson High School, Los Angeles
What is Dorothy Dandridge's occupation?
Actress, Singer, Dancer
Dorothy Dandridge claim to fame:
Carmen Jones
Dorothy Dandridge body measurements:
36-24-36
What is Dorothy Dandridge's dress size?
8
What is Dorothy Dandridge's shoe size?
7.5
Who is Dorothy Dandridge's father?
Cyril Dandridge
Who is Dorothy Dandridge's mother?
Ruby Dandridge
Dorothy Dandridge sister(s):
Vivian Dandridge
Dorothy Dandridge family:
Harolynn (daughter)
Dorothy Dandridge friends:
Marilyn Monroe, Ava Gardner
Dorothy Dandridge favorite color(s)?
Black
Dorothy Dandridge favorite food(s)?
Chitterlings And Greens, Soul Food
Short Biography
Dorothy Jean Dandridge (November 9, 1922 – September 8, 1965) was an American film and theatre actress, singer and dancer. She is perhaps best known for being the first African-American actress to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in the 1954 film Carmen Jones. Dandridge performed as a vocalist in venues such as the Cotton Club and the Apollo Theater. During her early career, she performed as a part of The Wonder Children, later The Dandridge Sisters and appeared in a succession of films, usually in uncredited roles. In 1959, she was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Porgy and Bess. She is the subject of the 1999 HBO biographical film, Introducing Dorothy Dandridge. She has been recognized with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Dandridge was married and divorced twice, first to dancer Harold Nicholas (the father of her daughter, Harolyn Suzanne) and then to hotel owner Jack Denison. Dandridge died under mysterious circumstances at the age of 42.