Dorothy Dandridge Birthday and Biography
Born November 9, 1922
Dorothy Dandridge was an African-American singer and actress. She began her career performing in clubs such as The Mocambo, Cafe de Paris, and La Vie en Rose. After gaining popularity, she was offered film roles. In 1954, Dandridge played the lead role of Carmen Jones, and she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress. Dorothy's life came to an unfortunate end in 1965 when she died of a drug and alcohol overdose.