Betty Carter
Born: 1929-05-19 in Flint, Michigan, USA
Died: 1998-09-26
Known For: Acting
Biography
Betty Carter (born Lillie Mae Jones) was an American jazz singer known for her improvisational technique, scatting and other complex musical abilities that demonstrated her vocal talent and imaginative interpretation of lyrics and melodies. Vocalist Carmen McRae once remarked: "There's really only one jazz singer—only one: Betty Carter."
Filmography
1994
1984
- The Cosby Show as Amanda Woods
1980
- ...But Then, She's Betty Carter as Self
1975
- Saturday Night Live as Self - Musical Guest