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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

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