Fredi Washington

About

She became one of the first African-American film actresses to gain recognition for her work.

Before Fame

She helped raise her younger siblings with her grandmother after her mother passed away.

Trivia

She had some early work as a dancer in Broadway shows.

Family Life

She was married twice, first to a trombonist and second to a dentist. She had no children.

Associated With

She dated Duke Ellington before getting married to the trombonist in his jazz orchestra.