Dorothy Dandridge
| Born | November 9, 1922 |
| Hometown | Cleveland, Ohio, United States |
| Height | 5'5" (1.65m) |
| Spouse | Jack Denison, Harold Nicholas |
| Children | Harolyn Suzanne Nicholas |
| Parents | Ruby Dandridge |
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| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | Golden Globe | Actress in a Leading Role - Musical or Comedy | Porgy and Bess (film) | Nominated |
| 1956 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Foreign Actress | Carmen Jones (film) | Nominated |
| 1955 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Foreign Actress | Carmen Jones (film) | Nominated |
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