Fredi Washington

Fredi Washington

Deceased · Born: Dec 23, 1903 · Died: Jun 28, 1994

Known For

Imitation of LifeImitation of Life
The Emperor JonesThe Emperor Jones
OuangaOuanga
Black and TanBlack and Tan

Personal Details

BornDec 23, 1903 Savannah, Georgia, United States
Spouse

  • Dr. Hugh Anthony Bell

    ( Dec 6, 1952 to Oct 3, 1970 )

  • Lawrence Brown

    ( Jul 1, 1933 to Dec 31, 1969 )
Parents
  • Robert T. Washington
  • Hattie Washington
Relatives
  • Isabel Washington (Sibling)

Biography

Fredericka Carolyn "Fredi" Washington (December 23, 1903 – June 28, 1994) was an American stage and film actress, performer, and writer. She gained recognition for film and stage work in the 1920s and 1930s.

Career

1937
One Mile from Heaven
One Mile from Heaven as Flora Jackson
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1935
Ouanga
Ouanga as Klili Gordon
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1934
Cab Calloway's Hi-De-Ho
Cab Calloway's Hi-De-Ho as Train Conductor's Wife
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Imitation of Life
Imitation of Life as Peola Johnson, Age 19
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1933
The Emperor Jones
The Emperor Jones as Undine
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1929
The Letter
The Letter as Opium Den Dancer (Uncredited)
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Black and Tan
Black and Tan as Fredi - Duke's Girlfriend
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1975
Black Shadows on the Silver Screen
Black Shadows on the Silver Screen
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