Hattie McDaniel

Date of Birth: June 10, 1895
Place of Birth: Wichita, Kansas, USA

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Hattie McDaniel mini-bio: Hattie McDaniel (June 10, 1895 – October 26, 1952) was an African-American actress, who was the first performer of African descent to win an Academy Award. She won the award for Best Supporting Actress for her role of Mammy in Gone with the Wind (1939). McDaniel was also a professional singer, stage actress, radio performer and television star. Often criticized for playing stereotypical roles, McDaniel responded "I'd rather play a maid than be one." She was one of the most respected and highly paid performers in the African-American show business community.

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crazyhattie

hey!! my name is hattie. one of my best m8's 2nd name has MC init AND YOUR BiRTHDAY IS A DAY AFTR HERS, and my bruv's name is daniel. us 4 have something in common!!! XXX much love from ur bestest fan!!!. WB

posted 973 days ago
crazyhattie

hey!! my name is hattie. one of my best m8's 2nd name has MC init AND YOUR BiRTHDAY IS A DAY AFTR HERS, and my bruv's name is daniel. us 4 have something in common!!! XXX much love. WB

posted 973 days ago
crazyhattie

hey!! my name is hattie. one of my best m8's 2nd name has MC init, and my bruv's name is daniel. we have something in common!!! XXX much love. WB

posted 973 days ago

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The Big Wheel (Unrated, 1949)
Song of the South (G, 1946)
Margie (Unrated, 1946)
Since You Went Away (Unrated, 1944)
Johnny Come Lately (Johnny Vagabond) (Unrated, 1943)
George Washington Slept Here (Unrated, 1942)
In This Our Life (Unrated, 1942)
The Great Lie (Unrated, 1941)
Gone With the Wind (G, 1939)
Carefree (Unrated, 1938)

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