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Dorothy Dandridge
Performer
Dorothy Dandridge
Performer
Also Known As:
Dorothy Jean Dandridge
Born:
Nov 09, 1922 in Cleveland, OH, USA
Death:
Sep 08, 1965 in West Hollywood, CA, USA
Roles (1)
Swingin' the Dream
Opened November 29, 1939
as Second Pixie (Original)