Dorothy Dandridge: Movies, Awards & Filmography
- films
- 34
- on screen
- 1935–2003
- nominations
- 3
Dorothy Dandridge's Career in Numbers
Dorothy Dandridge's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Dorothy Dandridge works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Teacher’s Beau (1935) to Moment of Danger (1960), and the 1940s were the busiest decade.
Dorothy Dandridge Movies by Decade
- 1930s 4
- 1940s 15
- 1950s 9
- 1960s 1
The 1940s were Dorothy Dandridge's busiest decade, with 15 films.
Dorothy Dandridge Movies by Genre
- Comedy 7
- Drama 6
- Romance 4
- Music 2
- Adventure 2
- Crime 1
- Thriller 1
- War 1
Comedy is the genre Dorothy Dandridge has worked in most, with 7 films, ahead of drama (6).
Dorothy Dandridge Career Milestones
- First film
- Teacher’s Beau 1935
- Newest film
- Moment of Danger 1960
Dorothy Dandridge Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Dorothy Dandridge is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Dorothy Dandridge Movies as an Actor
29- 1960
Moment of Danger as Gianna · Crime - 1959
Porgy and Bess Drama - 1958
The Decks Ran Red as Mahia · Thriller - 1958
Tamango as Aiché, Reiker's mistress · Drama - 1957
Island in the Sun as Margot Seaton · Romance - 1954
Carmen Jones Drama - 1953
Remains to Be Seen as Dorothy Dandridge · Comedy - 1953
Bright Road as Jane Richards · Music - 1951
The Harlem Globetrotters as Ann Carpenter · Drama - 1951
Tarzan’s Peril as Melmendi, Queen of the Ashuba · Adventure - 1944
Since You Went Away as Black Officer's Wife in Train Station (uncredited) · War - 1943
Hit Parade of 1943 as Count Basie Band Singer · Comedy - 1943
Happy Go Lucky as Showgirl (uncredited) · Comedy - 1942
Lucky Jordan as Hollyhock School Maid · Comedy - 1942
Orchestra Wives as Singer/Dancer · Drama - 1942
Cow-Cow Boogie as Cowgirl · Music - 1942
Ride ’Em Cowboy as Dancer (uncredited) · Comedy - 1941
Yes, Indeed! - 1941
Sundown as Kipsang's Wife · Adventure - 1941
Jungle Jig - 1941
Swing for Your Supper as Vocalist - 1941
Lady from Louisiana as Felice · Drama - 1941
Lazybones - 1941
Easy Street - 1940
Irene as One of the Dandridge Sisters (uncredited) · Romance - 1938
Going Places as Member of The Dandridge Sisters · Romance - 1938
Snow Gets in Your Eyes as One of the Dandridge Sisters (uncredited) · Romance - 1937
A Day at the Races as Singer (uncredited) · Comedy - 1935
Teacher’s Beau as Student · Comedy
Dorothy Dandridge in Documentaries & Specials
5- 2003
Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2002
It’s Black Entertainment as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2001
Goldwyn: The Man and His Movies as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 1945
Pillow to Post as Herself - Vocalist (uncredited) · Comedy - 1942
Paper Doll as Self · Music
Dorothy Dandridge: Awards & Nominations
3 nominations across 3 award bodies, from 1955 to 1960. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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Golden Globes 1 nomination -
BAFTA 1 nomination -
Oscars 1 nomination
- 17th Golden Globe Awards
- Dorothy Dandridge: Nominated Best Actress – Musical or Comedy Porgy and Bess
- 9th British Academy Film Awards
- Dorothy Dandridge: Nominated Best Foreign Actress Carmen Jones
- The 27th Academy Awards
- Dorothy Dandridge: Nominated Best Actress Carmen Jones
Who Dorothy Dandridge Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Dorothy Dandridge shares the most films with. Harry Belafonte comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Louis Armstrong (3).
Dorothy Dandridge: Questions & Answers
How many movies Dorothy Dandridge has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Dorothy Dandridge been in?
Dorothy Dandridge is credited on 34 films, from 1935 to 2003. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
Has Dorothy Dandridge won an Oscar?
Dorothy Dandridge has been nominated for an Oscar but has not won one yet. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Dorothy Dandridge has 0 wins from 3 nominations.
What is Dorothy Dandridge's newest movie?
The most recent film on Dorothy Dandridge's filmography is Dorothy Dandridge: An American Beauty (2003), in the role of Self (archive footage).
Who does Dorothy Dandridge work with most often?
Dorothy Dandridge shares the most films with Harry Belafonte (3 films), Louis Armstrong (3 films) and Pearl Bailey (2 films).
The Best Dorothy Dandridge Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 34 credits.
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