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Posted: Monday February 7, 2012 @ 2:10 a.m. PST
Topic: Pearl Bailey
*Celebrating Black History Month On February 7, 2012 On Pearl Baliey.
According to Biography:Fact #10 After a long career as an actress and singer, Pearl Bailey earned a bachelor’s in theology from Georgetown University in 1985.
Quick Facts
- NAME: Pearl Mae Bailey
- OCCUPATION:Film Actress, Theater Actress, Television Actress, Singer, Journalist
- BIRTH DATE:March 29, 1918
- DEATH DATE:August 17, 1990
- PLACE OF BIRTH: Newport News, Virginia
- PLACE OF DEATH: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Best Known For
Pearl Bailey was an American entertainer notable for her sultry singing. She played the title role in the all-black production of Hello, Dolly! in 1968.
Quotes
What the world really needs is more love and less paper work – Pearl Bailey
Bio Synopsis: Pearl Bailey was an American entertainer remembered for her sultry stage voice. Bailey started off signing in nightclubs, later taking secondary roles in many films. She played the title role in the all-black Broadway production of Hello, Dolly! in 1968. She wrote several books, including Hurry Up America and Spit. She earned her bachelor’s degree in theology from Georgetown University at age 67.
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