Dorothy Dandridge

Dorothy Dandridge had a blossoming career back in the days and it was unfortunate that she left $10 thousand of net worth before her passing. Dorothy Dandridge was born in Cleveland, Ohio, United States, to Cyril Dandridge, a cabinet maker and minister, and Ruby Dandridge, also an entertainer. After her mother and sister’s encouragement, Dorothy started giving public performances that were usually done in churches around the country.

Her first acting debut was in the Marx Brothers comedy film A Day at the Races. She then had an acting credit for another movie in Four Shall Die. Her next projects include films like Bahama Passage, Hit Parade of 1943, and Drums of the Congo. Not only was Dandridge talented in films, but she could also carry a tune, which was seen in movies like Pillow to Post and Atlantic City. Before she passed away at the age of 42, Dandridge was rebuilding herself from bankruptcy. She was living in an apartment as her Hollywood mansion was sold to overcome the expenses. Her career and her life might have ended ill-fated, but her contribution to the film industry was deeply acknowledged.