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Josephine Baker
American-born French dancer, singer and actress (1906 to 1975)
Josephine Baker biography
Josephine Baker was an American-born French dancer, singer and actress, born on 3 June 1906 in St. Louis, who died on 12 April 1975.
Josephine Baker's screen career began in 1927 with La Sirène des Tropiques (Siren of the Tropics), playing Papitou.
Josephine Baker had 14 screen credits between 1927 and 1983.
Josephine Baker is remembered for Les mémoires de Joséphine Baker.
Honours include Knight of the Legion of Honour, Croix de guerre 1939 to 1945 and Commemorative medal for voluntary service in Free France.
- Also known as
- Freda Josephine Baker, Joséphine Baker
- Born
- 3 June 1906
- Died
- 12 April 1975 (aged 68)
- Birthplace
- St. Louis
- Work
- Singer, Vedette, Film actor, Street artist, Dancer
- Film industries
- Hollywood and beyond
- Years active
- 1921 to 1975
- Known for
- Les mémoires de Joséphine Baker
- Awards
- Knight of the Legion of Honour
- Croix de guerre 1939 to 1945
- Commemorative medal for voluntary service in Free France
- Médaille commémorative de la guerre 1939 to 1945
Josephine Baker filmography
14 screen credits, newest first.
Screen credits
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Zelig | English | ||
| 1955 | Carousel of Variety | Italian | ||
| 1955 | Carosello del varietà (Carousel of Variety) | |||
| 1954 | An jedem Finger zehn (Ten on Every Finger) | |||
| 1945 | False Alarm | Zazu Clairon | ||
| 1941 | Moulin Rouge | |||
| 1935 | Princess Tam Tam | French | ||
| 1935 | Princesse Tam Tam | Aouina | ||
| 1934 | Zouzou | Zouzou | ||
| 1928 | Le pompier des Folies Bergères | unnamed | erotic short | |
| 1927 | Siren of the Tropics | |||
| 1927 | Parisian Pleasures | |||
| 1927 | La Sirène des Tropiques (Siren of the Tropics) | Papitou | silent film | |
| 1927 | Die Frauen von Folies Bergères (The Woman from the Folies Bergères) | silent film |