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Nina Mae McKinney

Acting
Known For

54 Years Old

Nina Mae McKinney (June 12, 1912 – May 3, 1967) was an American actress who worked internationally during the 1930s and in the postwar period in theatre, film and television, after beginning her career on Broadway and in Hollywood. Dubbed "The Black Garbo" in Europe because of her striking beauty, McKinney was both one of the first African-American film stars in the United States and one of the first African-Americans to appear on British television.

Born

Lancaster, South Carolina, USA on 12th June 1912

Died

3rd May 1967

All Credits

Pinky Image
Pinky
Rozelia
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Copper Canyon
Theresa
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Gang Smashers
Laura Jackson
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Reckless
Nina Mae McKinney - Singer
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Safe in Hell
Leonie
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The Power of the Whistler
Flotilda
Blood Money Image
Blood Money
Rebecca, Ruby's maid (uncredited)
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Sanders of the River
Lilongo
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Hallelujah
Chick
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Dark Waters
Florella
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Together Again
Maid in Nightclub Powder Room (uncredited)
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The Lonely Trail
Dancer (uncredited)
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Danger Street
Veronica
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Night Train to Memphis
Maid
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The Devil's Daughter
Isabelle Walton
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Mantan Messes Up
Nina
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Pie, Pie Blackbird
Miss Nina
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They Learned About Women
Specialty Singer - Harlem Madness
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The Black Network
Nina Mae - Radio Singer
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Straight to Heaven
Ida Williams
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Kentucky Minstrels
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Manhattan Serenade
Singer / Dancer
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Swanee Showboat
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What Price Jazz
Dancer