Dorothy Dandridge
| Born | November 9, 1922 |
| Hometown | Cleveland, Ohio, United States |
| Height | 5'5" (1.65m) |
| Spouse | Jack Denison, Harold Nicholas |
| Children | Harolyn Suzanne Nicholas |
| Parents | Ruby Dandridge |
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