QUIZ: How Much Do You Know About The Golden Age Of Hollywood?

History December 20, 2024

Who was the first African American woman to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role?

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Retry Correct Incorrect Dandridge received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress for playing the title character in 1954’s “Carmen Jones.” She’s also been nominated for a Golden Globe and has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
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Who was the first African American woman to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role?

  • Dorothy Dandridge
  • Josephine Baker
  • Nina Mae McKinney
  • Theresa Harris
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