Dorothy Dandridge's way to fame and fortune as a dancer, singer and actress.Dorothy Dandridge's way to fame and fortune as a dancer, singer and actress.Dorothy Dandridge's way to fame and fortune as a dancer, singer and actress.
- Won 5 Primetime Emmys
- 22 wins & 28 nominations total
Obba Babatundé
- Harold Nicholas
- (as Obba Babatunde)
LaTanya Richardson Jackson
- Auntie
- (as LaTanya Richardson)
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Did you know
- TriviaDorothy Dandridge was the first African-American woman to be nominated for a Best Actress Academy Award (Carmen Jones (1954)). Halle Berry is the first African-American to win a Best Actress Academy Award (Monster's Ball (2001)).
- GoofsSprite soft drink bottles appear on the set of a movie shot in the 1940s. Sprite was first marketed in 1961.
- Quotes
Earl Mills: [notices thick makeup on Dorothy's face] What happened to your face?
Dorothy Dandridge: Guess I wasn't black enough to lead the tribe.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The 57th Annual Golden Globe Awards (2000)
- SoundtracksYour Red Wagon
Written by Don Raye, Gene de Paul, Richard M. Jones
Featured review
A sizzling portrayal of a star who fizzled out before her time
By far, a tour de force for Berry. She gives a more than convincing portrayal of the first black woman ever to be nominated for a Best Actress Oscar. Not only is Berry's performance breathtaking, but the fact that the story is based on actual events, made my lungs collapse as well.
Too bad Dandridge didn't make the Emmy nomination deadline.....Berry would have taken home the award that both her and Dandridge deserve(d).
Too bad Dandridge didn't make the Emmy nomination deadline.....Berry would have taken home the award that both her and Dandridge deserve(d).
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- Aug 21, 1999
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- Face of an Angel
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- Budget
- $9,200,000 (estimated)
- Runtime2 hours
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1
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By what name was Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (1999) officially released in Canada in English?
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