Marie Bryant

Marie Bryant

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Born
November 6, 1917
Died
May 23, 1978

Marie Bryant was one of the most popular Black exotic dancers of the late 1930s and early 1940s. Her sexy dancing had lots of culture and class with wowing costumes to top it. Films such as The Duke Is Tops (1938) and Gang War (1940) are the films that featured her dancing a sexy African dance. When…

Biography

Marie Bryant was one of the most popular Black exotic dancers of the late 1930s and early 1940s. Her sexy dancing had lots of culture and class with wowing costumes to top it. Films such as The Duke Is Tops (1938) and Gang War (1940) are the films that featured her dancing a sexy African dance. When her dancing career ended, she started a successful singing career appearing in many movies featuring her marvelous voice. She has many films which are available to her credit showcasing her multi-talents, she's one of the greats of Black Entertainment.

Actress

Basin Street RevueBasin Street Revue(1956)as Dancer with Cab Calloway
The Gilded CageThe Gilded Cage(1955)as Dancer
Cross-UpCross-Up(1954)as Singer
The Return of Gilbert & Sullivan(1952)
Fancy PantsFancy Pants(1950)as Dance Team Member

Self

The Flip Wilson Special(1975)as Mama
Jammin' the BluesJammin' the Blues(1944)as Self - Singer and Dancer
Bli-BipBli-Bip(1942)as Self

Archive Footage

BillieBillie(2019)as Self - Dancer & Friend

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Marie Bryant in They Live by Night (1948)Marie Bryant

Credit Score: Marie Bryant

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Singer
Sat Nov 05 1949
#NameScoreYearWinNomKnownWinsNomsVotes
1They Live by Night3.7519497.40010345
2Wabash Avenue2.5019506.001365
3The Gilded Cage2.3819555.200102
4Cross-Up2.3819585.800174
5Carolina Blues2.3819445.900226
6The Duke Is Tops2.3819385.400449
7Ziegfeld Follies1.0019466.4004025