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Pearl Bailey

Pearl Mae Bailey was an American singer and actress. She made her Broadway debut in St. Louis Woman in 1946. She won a Tony Award for the title role in Hello, Dolly! in 1970. Her rendition of Takes Two to Tango hit the top ten in 1952.

In 1954, she took the role of Frankie in the film version of Carmen Jones, and her rendition of Beat Me That Rhythm on the Drum is one of the highlights of the film. During the 1970s she had her own television show, and she also provided voices for animations such as Tubby the Tuba (1976) and Disney's The Fox and the Hound (1981).

She was awarded a Presidential Medal of Freedom on October 17, 1988. She was married to jazz drummer Louie Bellson.


Note: This profile was written in or before 2004.

Pearl Bailey Facts

Birth NamePearl Mae Bailey
OccupationActress, Musician
BirthdayMarch 29, 1918
SignAries
BirthplaceUSA
Date of deathAugust 17, 1990 (age 72)
Awards1977 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Life Achievement Award

Selected Filmography

Not available.