Pearl Bailey

Acting

Pearl Bailey

Born 29 March 1918 · Newport News, Virginia, USA · Died 17 August 1990 at 72

Pearl Mae Bailey (March 29, 1918 – August 17, 1990) was an American actress, singer, comedian, and author. Her accolades include a Special Tony Award, a Daytime Emmy, and the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award, being the first African-American to receive the latter.

Known for

Highlights

The Fox and the Hound1981 · Film · Big Mama (voice)
The Love Boat1977 · Series · Millie Washington
Carmen Jones1954 · Film · Frankie
Silver Spoons1982 · Series · Lulu Baker
The Landlord1970 · Film · Marge
Porgy and Bess1959 · Film · Maria

Filmography

Movies

16 films

Satan Claus2010 · Film · Animal
The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s2002 · Film
Peter Gunn1989 · Film · Mother
Cindy Eller: A Modern Fairy Tale1985 · Film · Martha Dermody
The Member of the Wedding1982 · Film · Bernice Sadie Brown
The Fox and the Hound1981 · Film · Big Mama (voice)
Norman... Is That You?1976 · Film · Beatrice Chambers
Tubby the Tuba1975 · Film · Mrs. Elephant (voice)
The Landlord1970 · Film · Marge
All the Fine Young Cannibals1960 · Film · Ruby
Porgy and Bess1959 · Film · Maria
St. Louis Blues1958 · Film · Aunt Hagar
That Certain Feeling1956 · Film · Gussie
Carmen Jones1954 · Film · Frankie
Isn't It Romantic?1948 · Film · Addie
Variety Girl1947 · Film · Pearl Bailey

Filmography

Series

3 shows

Silver Spoons1982 · Series · Lulu Baker
The Love Boat1977 · Series · Millie Washington
Your Show of Shows1950 · Series