Carmen McRae
Born: 1922-04-08 in New City, New York, USA
Died: 1994-11-10
Known For: Acting
Biography
Carmen Mercedes McRae (April 8, 1920 – November 10, 1994) was an American jazz singer. She is considered one of the most influential jazz vocalists of the 20th century and is remembered for her behind-the-beat phrasing and ironic interpretation of lyrics.
Filmography
2006
- Jazz Voice - The Ladies sing Jazz Vol.2 as Self (archive footage)
1993
- Umbria Jazz Story as herself
1986
- Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling as Grandmother
1979
- Roots: The Next Generations as Lila
1971
- The Pearl Bailey Show as Self
1968
- The Dick Cavett Show as Self - Guest
1967
- Hotel as Christine
1962
1961
- The Mike Douglas Show as Self
1960
- The Subterraneans as Carmen McRae
1956
- The Steve Allen Show as Self - Singer
1955
- The Square Jungle as Singer
1948
- The Ed Sullivan Show as Self