Tag: Hattie McDaniel
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The amazing story of Sidney Poitier, the Bahamian actor who made history by becoming the first Black man to win the Best Actor Oscar for his role in “Lilies of the Field” at the 1964 Academy Awards.
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The inspiring journey of Hattie McDaniel, the first Black Oscar winner who broke barriers in Hollywood. From her early life and career beginnings to the controversial Oscar glory for “Gone With the Wind,” discover how McDaniel’s legacy paved…
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Hattie McDaniel (June 10, 1893 – October 26, 1952) was an American actress, singer-songwriter, and comedienne. For her role as Mammy in Gone with the Wind (1939), she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, becoming the first African American to win an Oscar. She…
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