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Katherine Dunham
Actor
Born June 22, 1909Died May 21, 2006 (96 years)
Katherine Mary Dunham was an African-American dancer, choreographer, author, educator, anthropologist, and social activist. Dunham had one of the most successful dance careers in African-American and European theater of the 20th century, and directed her own dance company for many years. She has been called the "matriarch and queen mother of black dance."
Filmography
| 2021 | Ailey · as Self |
| 2006 | Legends Ball · as Self |
| 2001 | In the Mirror of Maya Deren · as Self |
| 1995 | |
| 1995 | James Dean: A Portrait · as Self - Dancer |
| 1988 | |
| 1983 | The Kennedy Center Honors: A Celebration of the Performing Arts · as Self - Honoree |
| 1978 | The Kennedy Center Honors (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1976 | Great Performances: Dance in America (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show starring Johnny Carson (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1960 | Here's Hollywood (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1954 | Die große Starparade · as Self |
| 1954 | Mambo · as Katherine Dunham |
| 1948 | The Ed Sullivan Show (TV Series) · as Self |
| 1943 | Stormy Weather · as Katherine Dunham |
| 1942 | Star Spangled Rhythm · as Katherine Dunham |