Music · Film · 1922–1965
Dorothy Dandridge — Age, Birthday & Biography
Born: 9 November 1922 · Died: 8 September 1965 · Age at death: 42
How old was Dorothy Dandridge when she died?
Dorothy Dandridge died aged 42. She was born on 9 November 1922 and died on 8 September 1965.
First African American woman nominated for the Best Actress Academy Award
Did you know?She started her career as a child performer in a vaudeville act with her sister, performing under the name The Wonder Children.
Dorothy Jean Dandridge (November 9, 1922 – September 8, 1965) was an American actress and singer. She was the first African American to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for Carmen Jones (1954), a performance which also earned her a nomination for a BAFTA Award for Best Foreign Actress.
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- Age at death
- 42
- Would be
- 103
- Years since death
- 61
- Born
- November 9, 1922 · Cleveland, United States
- Died
- September 8, 1965
- Nationality
- American
- Known for
- Music, Film
Family
- Mother
- Ruby Dandridge
- Spouse
- Harold Nicholas
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- Died on September 8Dorothy Dandridge is remembered every September 8, along with 18 other notable people who died on this day. Discover what else happened on that date.Date page
- See the front page from the day Dorothy Dandridge was bornA newspaper front page for 9 November 1922, styled like the papers of the time, with headlines and famous birthdays from that day.Birthday newspaper
- Would-be age todayDorothy Dandridge would be 103 years old today. See how many birthdays they would have celebrated.Age
- Birth anniversaryDorothy Dandridge's 104th birthday is in 15 days. If it's your birthday too, it's a double celebration!104th
- Death anniversaryThe 62nd anniversary of Dorothy Dandridge's death is in 318 days. A moment to remember their legacy.62nd
- Scorpio zodiac signScorpio people are known for being intense, passionate and resourceful. Are you a Scorpio like Dorothy Dandridge? Meet others who share your star sign.Zodiac
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