
Biography
Pearl Mae Bailey (March 29, 1918 – August 17, 1990) was an American actress, singer, comedian, and author. Her accolades include a Special Tony Award, a Daytime Emmy, and the Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award, being the first African-American to receive the latter.
Acted in 19
2010s
- 2010
Satan Claus
Animal
2000s
- 2002
The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s
Movie
1980s
- 1989
Peter Gunn
Mother
- 1985
Cindy Eller: A Modern Fairy Tale
Martha Dermody
- 1982
The Member of the Wedding
Bernice Sadie Brown
- 1981
1970s
- 1977
- 1976
Norman... Is That You?
Beatrice Chambers
- 1975
Tubby the Tuba
Mrs. Elephant (voice)
- 1970
The Landlord
Marge
1960s
- 1960
All the Fine Young Cannibals
Ruby
1950s
- 1959
Porgy and Bess
Maria
- 1958
- 1956
That Certain Feeling
Gussie
- 1954
- 1950
1940s
- 1948
Isn't It Romantic?
Addie
- 1947
Variety Girl
Pearl Bailey
Appearances23
2000s
- 2004
The World of Nat King Cole
Self
- 2003
Passing the Baton: The Making of The Fox and the Hound
Self
Great Broadway Musical Moments from the Ed Sullivan Show
Self
1980s
- 1982
Night of 100 Stars
Self
- 1981
Disney Animation: The Illusion of Life
Self
1970s
- 1976
- 1970
1960s
- 1969
Carol Channing and Pearl Bailey: On Broadway
Self
- 1968
- 1967
- 1966
- 1963
- 1962
- 1961
1950s
- 1956
- 1953
- 1950
1940s
- 1948