Name: Dorothy Dandridge
Date of Birth: Nov. 9, 1922; (died in 1965)
Birthplace: Cleveland
Career Highlights: Dandridge began her career as a singing act with her sister Vivian. They were known as the Dandridge Sisters. She later appeared in many films including "Carmen Jones" and "Porgy and Bess" for which she received a Golden Globe nomination. She was the first African American woman to appear on the cover of Life magazine. She also received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Best known for: First black actress nominated for an Academy Award.
Source: IMDB