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Nina Mae McKinney

Actor
Born June 12, 1912Died May 3, 1967 (54 years)
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.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • The Devil's Daughter
  • Danger Street
  • Gang Smashers

Known For

  • Hallelujah
  • Pinky
  • Safe in Hell
  • Sanders of the River
  • The Devil's Daughter
  • Dark Waters
  • Gang Smashers
  • Danger Street

Filmography

1997
1990
1950
Copper Canyon · as Theresa
1949
Pinky · as Rozelia
1947
Danger Street · as Veronica
1945
1944
Together Again · as Maid In Nightclub Powder Room (uncredited)
1944
Dark Waters · as Florella
1939
The Devil's Daughter · as Isabelle Walton
1938
Gang Smashers · as Laura Jackson
1936
The Lonely Trail · as Dancer (uncredited)
1935
Sanders of the River · as Lilongo
1935
Reckless · as Nina Mae Mckinney - Singer
1933
Blood Money · as Rebecca, Ruby's Maid (uncredited)
1932
Passing the Buck · as Cast
1931
Safe in Hell · as Leonie
1930
They Learned About Women · as Specialty Singer - Harlem Madness
1929
Hallelujah · as Chick
1928
The Big City · as Girl Dancer

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