Atuação
Dona Drake
15 de novembro de 1914 – 20 de junho de 1989 · Miami, Florida, USA
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Dona Drake (born Eunice Westmoreland on November 15, 1914) was an African-American singer, dancer, and film actress active in the 1930s and 1940s. Despite her heritage, she often identified as Mexican or of Latin descent to navigate Hollywood’s racial landscape. Over her career, she was frequently cast in ethnic roles, portraying Hispanic, Middle Eastern, and European characters. She performed under various stage names, including Una Novella, Rita Novella, and Rita Rio. In the early 1940s, she led an all-girl orchestra and gained recognition for her musical and dance performances. She… Ler mais
Dona Drake (born Eunice Westmoreland on November 15, 1914) was an African-American singer, dancer, and film actress active in the 1930s and 1940s. Despite her heritage, she often identified as Mexican or of Latin descent to navigate Hollywood’s racial landscape. Over her career, she was frequently cast in ethnic roles, portraying Hispanic, Middle Eastern, and European characters.
She performed under various stage names, including Una Novella, Rita Novella, and Rita Rio. In the early 1940s, she led an all-girl orchestra and gained recognition for her musical and dance performances. She appeared in films such as Kansas City Confidential (1952), Louisiana Purchase (1941), and Road to Morocco (1942). Despite her talents, she remained a supporting actress rather than a leading star.
Dona Drake passed away on June 20, 1989, due to pneumonia and respiratory failure. Her ashes were scattered at sea near Point Fermin in California.
Os mais vistos
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Filme · 1952
Os Quatro Desconhecidos
Teresa
Filme · 1942
A Sedução de Marrocos
Mihirmah
Série · 1952
As Aventuras do Super-Homem
Filme · 1949
A Filha de Satanás
Jenny
Filme · 1946
Romance e Fantasia
Dolores Ortega
Filme · 1948
Another Part of the Forest
Laurette Sincee
Filme · 1941
Sucedeu no Carnaval
Beatrice
Filme · 1954
A Princesa do Nilo
Mirva
Filme · 1949
A Lei é implacável
Cattle Annie
Filme · 1942
Coquetel de Estrelas
Dona Drake
24 filmes · 2 séries
