Jane White
Actor, Award Winner
1922 – 2011
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Who was Jane White?
Jane White was an actress of African-American and European descent. Born in New York City, she attended Smith College and The New School.
In 1945, she made her Broadway debut in Strange Fruit. This performance was followed by roles in Razzle Dazzle, The Insect Comedy, The Climate of Eden, Take a Giant Step, Jane Eyre, and The Power and The Glory. In 1959, she opened the acclaimed musical Once Upon a Mattress, originating the role of Queen Aggravain alongside Carol Burnett and Joseph Bova. She won an Obie Award in 1971 for sustained achievement.
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- Born
- Oct 30, 1922
New York City - Parents
- Siblings
- Spouses
- Alfredo Viazzi
(1962 - 1987/12/28)
- Alfredo Viazzi
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- The New School
- Smith College
- Died
- Jul 24, 2011
New York City
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on July 23, 2013
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