Actress. She won a Tony award in 1974 for her performance as Lena Younger in the original version of the musical "Raisin." Other Broadway credits include "Jamaica" in 1957, and "Saratoga" in 1959. She appeared on the big screen in films such as "Lady Sings the Blues," (1972) "Ferris Bueller's Day Off," (1986), and "What's Love Got to Do With It" (1993). Her television credits include "The Untouchables," "Have Gun - Will Travel," "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air," "Mannix," and "Dragnet."
Actress. She won a Tony award in 1974 for her performance as Lena Younger in the original version of the musical "Raisin." Other Broadway credits include "Jamaica" in 1957, and "Saratoga" in 1959. She appeared on the big screen in films such as "Lady Sings the Blues," (1972) "Ferris Bueller's Day Off," (1986), and "What's Love Got to Do With It" (1993). Her television credits include "The Untouchables," "Have Gun - Will Travel," "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air," "Mannix," and "Dragnet."
Bio by: Butterfly
Gravesite Details
Ashes scattered in the Russian River.
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