Black History Month: Introducing Dorothy Dandridge | Dorothy Jean Dandridge was an American actress and singer. She was the first African-American film star to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress, which was for her performance in Carmen Jones. Dandridge also performed as a vocalist in venues such as the Cotton Club and the Apollo Theater. Born: November 9, 1922, Cleveland, OH
Died: September 8, 1965 (age 42 years), West Hollywood, CA