Hadda Brooks
Born: 1916-10-29 in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, California, USA
Died: 2002-11-21
Known For: Acting
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Hadda Brooks (October 29, 1916 – November 21, 2002) was an American pianist, vocalist and composer. Her first single, "Swingin' the Boogie", which she composed, was issued in 1945. She was billed as "Queen of the Boogie". She sang at Hawaii's official statehood ceremony in 1959 and was reportedly asked for a private audience by Pope Pius XII.
Filmography
1999
- The Thirteenth Floor as Lounge Piano Player
1952
- The Bad and the Beautiful as Piano Player (uncredited)
1950
- In a Lonely Place as Singer
1948
1947
- Out of the Blue as Herself