Acting
Dorothy Dandridge
- Titles
- 45movies4TV shows
- Career
Active from 1940 to 1961, busiest in 1941 with 3 main titles.
- Leading roles
- 14top three billing
- Average score
62/100
- Highest rated
Sun Valley Serenade74/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 9 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Historical7.8average 2.6
- Warfare3.9average 1.2
- Nostalgia5.8average 3.6
- Class & Capitalism5.4average 3.3
- Romance5.7average 3.8
- Wholesome4.8average 3.3
- Social Commentary6.4average 4.9
- Catharsis6.3average 5.1
Rarely in their work
- Contemporary Realism1.8, average 5.2
- Fantasy0.4, average 1.8
- Mystery2.8, average 4.1
- Pop Culture1.1, average 2.2
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Social Commentary 2
- Historical Drama 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Harry BelafonteActorCarmen Jones, Island in the Sun, Bright Road
Diahann CarrollActorCarmen Jones, Porgy and Bess
Pearl BaileyActorCarmen Jones, Porgy and Bess
Brock PetersActorCarmen Jones, Porgy and Bess
Ona MunsonActorDrums of the Congo, Lady from Louisiana
Mantan MorelandActorEbony Parade, Four Shall Die
James MasonActorIsland in the Sun, The Decks Ran Red- JJosef BerneDirectorCow-Cow Boogie, Swing for Your Supper
Otto PremingerDirectorCarmen Jones, Porgy and Bess
Movies and TV shows
36Upcoming
1 title
as (archive footage)
1960s
3 titles
as Norma Sherman
TV show · as Norma Sherman
as Gianna
1950s
9 titles · average score 62
71
as Bess
55
as Mahia
70
as Aiché, Reiker's mistress
61
as Margot Seaton
74
as Carmen Jones
67
as Jane Richards
59
as Dorothy Dandridge
55
as Ann Carpenter
45
as Melmendi, Queen of the Ashuba
1940s
18 titles · average score 59
75
as Black Officer's Wife in Train Station (uncredited)
as Cowgirl
as Princess Malimi
56
as Dancer (uncredited)
69
as Singer/Dancer
62
as Hollyhock School Maid
74
as Specialty Act
47
as Felice
as Vocalist
40
as Kipsang's Wife
as Helen Fielding
55
as One of the Dandridge Sisters (uncredited)
1930s
5 titles · average score 69
61
as Member of The Dandridge Sisters
58
as One of the Dandridge Sisters (uncredited)
86
as Singer (uncredited)
as Dandridge Sisters Act (uncredited)
71
as Student