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Life of Dorothy Dandridge
Dorothy Dandridge was born to Ruby and Cyril Dandridge. She was born with a brain injury. -
Education
She ended up moving to Hollywood, California, where she found work on the radio and film in small domestic-servant parts. After, she ended up relocating at McKinley Junior High School. -
Early LIfe
Dorothy started performing with her sister. Later, they let another girl join and named themselves the "Dandridge Sisters". -
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Marriage
Dorothy got married to Harold Nicholas. -
Children
A year after marriage Dorothy gave birth to Harolyn Suzanne Nicholas. -
Accomplishments
She was nominated for Best Actress for her performance in the Carmen Jones. -
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Marriage
She got married again to Jack Denison. -
Accomplishments
Dandridge was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture Actress for her role in "Porgy and Bess. -
Death
Dorothy Dandridge has passed away on. She is laid to rest at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale,CA.