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Dorothy Dandridge

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Actor · Singer

Dorothy Dandridge

American actress and singer (1922 to 1965)

Dorothy Dandridge was born on November 9, 1922 and died on September 8, 1965, aged 42.

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Born
November 9, 1922, Cleveland
Died
September 8, 1965
Zodiac sign
Scorpio
Country
United States
Known as
Actor, Singer

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  • Dorothy Dandridge was born on a Thursday.
  • Dorothy Dandridge would have turned 104 in 2026.
  • Half birthday: May 9. Birthstone: Topaz and citrine.
  • Dorothy Dandridge belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.

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When was Dorothy Dandridge born?

Dorothy Dandridge was born on November 9, 1922 and died on September 8, 1965, aged 42.

What is Dorothy Dandridge’s zodiac sign?

Scorpio, born November 9.