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Louie Bellson (1952-1990)
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Pearl Bailey: American actress and singer (1918–1990).
Born (died at age 72).
Pearl Bailey has 9 credits in our database.
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Filmography (9)
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Biography
Pearl Mae Bailey (March 29, 1918 – August 17, 1990) was an American actress, singer, comedian and author. After appearing in vaudeville, she made her Broadway debut in St. Louis Woman in 1946. She received a Special Tony Award for the title role in the all-Black production of Hello, Dolly! in 1968.
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How old was Pearl Bailey?
Pearl Bailey was born on and passed away on at the age of 72.
What movies or shows has Pearl Bailey been in?
Pearl Bailey has 9 credits in our database. Notable titles include Peter Gunn (1989), Norman... Is That You? (1976), The Landlord (1970), All the Fine Young Cannibals (1960), Porgy and Bess (1959).
Where can I find more information about Pearl Bailey?
You can find more about Pearl Bailey on TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
