6.5
Movie
Acting
Carmen McRae
- Born
- Died
- (aged 72)
- Birthplace
- New City, New York, USA
- Credits
- 16 titles
Biography
Carmen Mercedes McRae (April 8, 1920 – November 10, 1994) was an American jazz singer. She is considered one of the most influential jazz vocalists of the 20th century and is remembered for her behind-the-beat phrasing and ironic interpretation of lyrics.
Signature work
Known For
Acting credits 16
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Jazz Voice - The Ladies sing Jazz Vol.2 Film | Self (archive footage) |
| 1993 | Umbria Jazz Story Film | herself |
| 1986 | Music in Monk Time Film | Self |
| 1986 | Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling Film | Grandmother |
| 1984 | The Long Night of Lady Day Film | |
| 1983 | The Unpredictable Pudgy! Film | Herself |
| 1979 | Roots: The Next Generations TV | Lila (1 ep) |
| 1971 | The Pearl Bailey Show TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1968 | The Dick Cavett Show TV | Self - Guest (3 ep) |
| 1967 | Hotel Film | Christine |
| 1962 | The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson TV | Self (2 ep) |
| 1961 | The Mike Douglas Show TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 1960 | The Subterraneans Film | Carmen McRae |
| 1956 | The Steve Allen Show TV | Self - Singer (1 ep) |
| 1955 | The Square Jungle Film | Singer |
| 1948 | The Ed Sullivan Show TV | Self (1 ep) |