Dorothy Dandridge
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Dorothy Dandridge
Summary
Dorothy Dandridge is a human[1]. Her place of birth was Cleveland[2]. She was born on November 9, 1922[3]. She died in Hollywood[4]. She died on September 8, 1965[5]. She worked as a television actor[6], singer[7], stage actor[8], film actor[9], and dancer[10]. She ranks in the top 0.55% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,149 views/month, #5,471 of 1,000,298).[11]
Key Facts
- Dorothy Dandridge was born in Cleveland[2].
- Dorothy Dandridge passed away in Hollywood[4].
- Dorothy Dandridge was born on November 9, 1922[3].
- Dorothy Dandridge died on September 8, 1965[5].
- Burial took place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[12].
- Dorothy Dandridge's mother was Ruby Dandridge[13].
- Dorothy Dandridge was married to Harold Nicholas[14].
- Dorothy Dandridge held citizenship in United States[15].
- Dorothy Dandridge is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[16].
- Dorothy Dandridge's professions included television actor[6].
- Dorothy Dandridge worked as a singer[7].
- Dorothy Dandridge worked as a stage actor[8].
- Dorothy Dandridge's professions included film actor[9].
- Dorothy Dandridge worked as a dancer[10].
- Dorothy Dandridge's professions included actor[17].
- Dorothy Dandridge's field of work was acting[18].
- Dorothy Dandridge's field of work was singing[19].
- Dorothy Dandridge's field of work was dance[20].
- Dorothy Dandridge received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21].
- Dorothy Dandridge is recorded as female[22].
- Dorothy Dandridge's instance of is recorded as human[23].
- Dorothy Dandridge was affiliated with the Democratic Party[24].
- Dorothy Dandridge's genre is traditional pop[25].
- Dorothy Dandridge's genre is jazz[26].
- Dorothy Dandridge's record label is recorded as Verve Records[27].
Product Details
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Type: Person[28]
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Country: US[29]
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Began / founded: 1922-11-09[30]
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Ended / dissolved: 1965-09-08[31]
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MusicBrainz ID: fc74743d-ac8a-488a-b3ff-e17cb36b2520[32]
Body
Origins and Family
Dorothy Dandridge was born in Cleveland[2]. She was born on November 9, 1922[3]. Her mother was Ruby Dandridge[13]. She is identified as part of the African Americans ethnic group[16].
Education
Dorothy Dandridge studied under Michael Chekhov[33].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include television actor[6], singer[7], stage actor[8], film actor[9], dancer[10], and actor[17]. Fields of work include acting[18], a type of arts[34]; singing[19], a type of activity[35]; and dance[20], a performing arts genre[36].
Recognition
Dorothy Dandridge received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21].
Personal Life
Dorothy Dandridge was married to Harold Nicholas[14]. She was affiliated with the Democratic Party[24].
Death and Burial
Dorothy Dandridge died on September 8, 1965[5]. She passed away in Hollywood[4]. The cause of death was embolism[37]. She is buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park[12].
Why It Matters
Dorothy Dandridge ranks in the top 0.55% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4,149 views/month, #5,471 of 1,000,298).[11] She has Wikipedia articles in 25 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] She is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
FAQs
Where was Dorothy Dandridge born?
Dorothy Dandridge was born in Cleveland[2].
Where did Dorothy Dandridge die?
Dorothy Dandridge died in Hollywood[4].
Who were Dorothy Dandridge's parents?
Dorothy Dandridge's mother was Ruby Dandridge[13].
Who was Dorothy Dandridge married to?
Dorothy Dandridge's spouses include Harold Nicholas[14].
What did Dorothy Dandridge do for work?
Dorothy Dandridge worked as television actor[6], singer[7], stage actor[8], film actor[9], and dancer[10].
What awards did Dorothy Dandridge receive?
Honors received include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[21].