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Pearl Bailey

Pearl Bailey

Actor Mar 29 (died age 72) Newport News, Virginia, USA 1947–2014 (67 year career)
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Biography

Pearl Mae Bailey, born in Virginia on March 29, 1918, was an American actress and singer. Bailey began by singing and dancing in Philadelphia’s black nightclubs in the 1930s, and soon started performing in other parts of the East Coast. In 1941, during World War II, Bailey toured the country with the USO, performing for American troops. After the tour, she settled in New York. Her solo successes as a nightclub performer were followed by acts with such entertainers as Cab Calloway and Duke Elling…

Known For

The Fox and the Hound
Film

The Fox and the Hound

Big Mama (voice)
Carmen Jones
Film

Carmen Jones

Frankie
The Landlord
Film

The Landlord

Marge
Porgy and Bess
Film

Porgy and Bess

Maria
Variety Girl
Film

Variety Girl

Pearl Bailey
The Muppet Show
Film

The Muppet Show

Self - Special Guest Star
St. Louis Blues
Film

St. Louis Blues

Aunt Hagar
Norman... Is That You?
Film

Norman... Is That You?

Beatrice Chambers

Filmography

Acting (45)

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