Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (1999) Starring Halle Berry, Brent Spiner, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Obba Babatundé, Loretta Devine, Cynda Williams, LaTanya Richardson Jackson, Tamara Taylor, William Atherton, Sharon Brown, Darrian C. Ford Based on a true story, this film chronicles the life of Dorothy Dandridge, the first black woman to be nominated for an Oscar for Best Actress. Dandridge (Halle Berry) begins her career working as a nightclub singer before eventually breaking into Hollywood, where

From the TCM Archives: The late Diahann Carroll reflects on her debut performance in Carmen Jones (’54) and working with Star of the Month Dorothy Dandridge. | Turner Classic Movies: TCM

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🌹 A tribute to Dorothy Dandridge — timeless beauty, visionary, and pioneer. She was the first to break barriers in entertainment, carrying elegance, strength, and artistry that still inspires today.Her legacy lives on through every vision, every Muse, and even in the inspiration for “Carmen Got Game.” This is not just history—it’s legacy, it’s memory, it’s the future reimagined.#Robincito #DorothyDandridge #LegacyOfBeauty #CarmenGotGame #Pioneer | Sean Robinson

Dorothy Dandridge became the first African-American woman nominated for a Best Actress Oscar for her work in CARMEN JONES ('54). #BlackHistoryMonth #31DaysOfOscar | Turner Classic Movies: TCM

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