Vivian Dandridge
Vivian Alferetta Dandridge (April 22, 1921 – October 26, 1991) was an American singer, actress and dancer. Dandridge is best known as being the older sister of actress and singer Dorothy Dandridge and the daughter of actress Ruby Dandridge. Dandridge was a member of the Dandridge Sisters musical group, along with Etta Jones and Dorothy Dandridge from 1934 until the group disbanded in 1940. Dandridge went on to appear in minor roles on films and television from 1940 through the early 1960s. Never really achieving notable success as her younger sister, Dandridge disappeared from the public eye by 1970. Dandridge died after suffering a stroke on October 26, 1991 at age 70.
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| Full name at birth | Vivian Alferetta Dandridge
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| Date of birth | 22 April 1921
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| Place of birth | Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.
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| Date of death | 26 October 1991
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| Age | 70 (age at death)
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| Place of death | Seattle, Washington
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| Cause of death | Massive Stroke
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- Had a relationship with actor Emmett `Babe` Wallace. Thought by some that they married, it was never confirmed although the relationship produced a son, Michael.
- Lived the remainder of her life in anonimity under the name of Marina Rozell in Seattle, Washington.
- Older sister of Dorothy Dandridge. Daughter of Ruby Dandridge.
- Had a son named Michael.
Vivian Dandridge is known for her role in the TV series documentary Biography (1987) as Self - The Dandridge Sisters.
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