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Amanda E. Randolph (September 2, 1896 – August 24, 1967) was an American actress and singer. She was the first African-American performer to star in a regularly scheduled network television show, appearing in DuMont's The Laytons.
Amanda Randolph (1896-1967) was an American actress and singer who appeared in TV shows such as The Amos 'n Andy Show and The Danny Thomas Show. She also performed in vaudeville and recorded blues under the name Mandy Randolph.
- Actress, Soundtrack
- September 2, 1896
- Amanda Randolph
- August 24, 1967
Amanda Randolph was the first African American woman to star in both her own TV show and host a variety show. While most of us know Hattie McDaniel, Lena Horne, and Dorothy Dandridge, not too many of us are familiar with Amanda Randolph.
Dec 31, 2008 · Learn about Amanda Randolph, one of the first black performers to appear consistently on television, who also acted in films and radio shows. Find out her biography, achievements, and sources on BlackPast.org.
Sep 2, 2016 · Amanda Randolph (September 2, 1896 – August 24, 1967) was an American actress, singer and musician. She was the first African-American performer to star in a...
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Amanda Randolph was a pioneering Black actress who appeared in film, radio, Broadway and TV. She was the sister of Lillian Randolph and the aunt of Barbara Randolph, and played piano and sang blues in vaudeville.
Amanda Randolph was born on this date in 1896. She was a Black actress. Born in Louisville, KY, she and her younger sister Lillian were successful stage and film performers. She began performing as a teenager in Cleveland’s musical comedies and nightclubs.
