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Dona Drake

Dona Drake

Actor Nov 15 (died age 74) Miami, Florida, USA 1936–1954 (18 year career)
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Biography

Dona Drake (born Eunice Westmoreland on November 15, 1914) was an African-American singer, dancer, and film actress active in the 1930s and 1940s. Despite her heritage, she often identified as Mexican or of Latin descent to navigate Hollywood’s racial landscape. Over her career, she was frequently cast in ethnic roles, portraying Hispanic, Middle Eastern, and European characters. She performed under various stage names, including Una Novella, Rita Novella, and Rita Rio. In the early 1940s, she …

Known For

Kansas City Confidential
Film

Kansas City Confidential

Teresa
Road to Morocco
Film

Road to Morocco

Mihirmah
Beyond the Forest
Film

Beyond the Forest

Jenny
Another Part of the Forest
Film

Another Part of the Forest

Laurette Sincee
Without Reservations
Film

Without Reservations

Dolores Ortega
Louisiana Purchase
Film

Louisiana Purchase

Beatrice
Princess of the Nile
Film

Princess of the Nile

Mirva
The Doolins of Oklahoma
Film

The Doolins of Oklahoma

Cattle Annie

Filmography