Edna Mae Harris

Personal Info

Birthday: 1910-09-29

Age: 114

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA

Known For: Acting

Biography

Edna Mae Harris was one of the best-known Black actresses of the 1930s and 1940s. She starred in many all-black cast independently produced movies of the day. An attractive woman who had a soulful voice, personality and sex appeal, she could sing, dance and act. The personification of a Harlem perfo...

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Awards

Academy Award (2020) - Best Actor
Golden Globe (2019) - Best Performance

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Filmography

Paradise in Harlem

Doll Davis

Spirit of Youth

Mary Bowdin

Lying Lips

Elsie Bellwood

Fury

Black Woman (uncredited)

The Green Pastures

Zeba

Stolen Paradise

Maid

The Notorious Elinor Lee

Fredi Welsh

Stage Door Canteen

Sun Tan Girl (uncredited)

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