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November
Dorothy Dandridge
Dandridge (1922-1965) was an actress and singer, known for her remarkable performances in films such as "Carmen Jones" (1954) and "Porgy and Bess" (1959). Dandridge's portrayal of the title role in "Carmen Jones" earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress, making her the first African American woman to be nominated in this category. Ironically, Halle Berry, who later became the first African American woman to win the Academy Award for Best Actress (2001), portrayed Dandridge in the HBO biopic "Introducing Dorothy Dandridge" (1999), paying tribute to the iconic actress's life and legacy.
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