Dona Drake

Dona Drake

Acting
29 Movies 2 TV Shows

Born

November 15, 1914

Died

June 20, 1989

Place of Birth

Miami, Florida, USA

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Biography

Dona Drake (born Eunice Westmoreland on November 15, 1914) was an African-American singer, dancer, and film actress active in the 1930s and 1940s. Despite her heritage, she often identified as Mexican or of Latin descent to navigate Hollywood’s racial landscape. Over her career, she was frequently cast in ethnic roles, portraying Hispanic, Middle Eastern, and European characters. She performed un…

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