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Pearl Mae Bailey was an American singer and actress. She made her Broadway debut in St. Louis Woman in 1946. She won a Tony Award for the title role in Hello, Dolly! in 1970. Her rendition of Takes Two to Tango hit the top ten in 1952.
In 1954, she took the role of Frankie in the film version of Carmen Jones, and her rendition of Beat Me That Rhythm on the Drum is one of the highlights of the film. During the 1970s she had her own television show, and she also provided voices for animations such as Tubby the Tuba (1976) and Disney's The Fox and the Hound (1981).
She was awarded a Presidential Medal of Freedom on October 17, 1988. She was married to jazz drummer Louie Bellson.
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Pearl Bailey Facts
| Birth Name | Pearl Mae Bailey |
| Occupation | Actress, Musician |
| Birthday | March 29, 1918 |
| Sign | Aries |
| Birthplace | USA |
| Date of death | August 17, 1990 (age 72) |
| Awards | 1977 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Life Achievement Award |
Selected Filmography
| The Fox and the Hound | ||
| Carmen Jones | ||
| Carol Channing & Pearl Bailey On Broadway | ||
| Tubby the Tuba | ||
| Porgy and Bess | ||
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