Dorothy Dandridge
Biography
Dorothy Jean Dandridge (November 9, 1922 – September 8, 1965) was an actress and singer. She was the first African American to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for Carmen Jones (1954).
Dorothy Jean Dandridge (November 9, 1922 – September 8, 1965) was an actress and singer. She was the first African American to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for Carmen Jones (1954).