Dorothy Dandridge accomplished many things in her short life; she was the first Black woman nominated for the best-actress Oscar and the first Black woman on the cover of Life magazine. But she ...

In 1955, Dorothy Dandridge was the first Black woman nominated for a Best Actress Oscar, for her groundbreaking role in 'Carmen Jones.' Despite the achievement, she died penniless and all but ...

Halle Berry got rid of her Dorothy Dandridge dress because she was convinced it was haunted. Berry was committed to doing the late actor Dandridge justice in the role.

Dorothy Dandridge, whose career and life story encapsulate both groundbreaking achievements and profound challenges, remains a significant figure in the history of American cinema. As the first ...

DANDRIDGE, DOROTHY (9 Nov. 1923-8 Sept. 1965), Cleveland-born black nightclub entertainer and movie actress, who earned a Best Actress Oscar nomination in 1954, was influenced by her mother, Ruby, a ...

Halle Berry honors Dorothy Dandridge, the first Black woman nominated for a Best Actress Academy Award, on her 100th birthday.

Halle Berry wins the Oscar, fulfilling Dorothy Dandridge's promise, and introducing Gabourey Sidibe. Lester Fabian Brathwaite. Fri, March 1, 2024 at 8:00 PM UTC. 11 min read.

Halle Berry wins the Oscar, fulfilling Dorothy Dandridge's promise, and introducing Gabourey Sidibe. The Best Blacktresses: 2000s — In 2002, Berry became the first, and still only, Black woman ...

Dorothy Dandridge! The Musical is being presented at the New York Theater Festival on December 11, 15 and 17 after a successful debut at Carnegie Hall in 2022.