Dorothy Dandridge Quotes
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Carmen Jones (1954) was the best break I`ve ever had. But no producer ever knocked on my door. There just aren`t that many parts for a black actress.
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[when asked her opinion of Lena Horne] It is not my fault she can only get parts in pictures that I turn down.
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It [prejudice] is such a waste. It makes you logy and half-alive. It gives you nothing. It takes away.
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If I were white, I could capture the world.
| Name | Dorothy Dandridge |
| Height | 5' 5" (165 cm) |
| Eye Color | Brown - Dark |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Date of Birth | November 9, 1922 |
| Birthplace | Cleveland, OH |
| Star Sign | Scorpio |
| Died | September 8, 1965 (Aged 43) |
| Location of Death | West Hollywood, CA |
| Cause of Death | Accidental Barbiturate Overdose |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Category | American Actress |
