Carmen McRae
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.
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Acting Credits
Acting
TV
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
1962
Movie
Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling
as Grandmother
1986
TV
Roots: The Next Generations
as Lila
1979
Movie
Hotel
as Christine
1967
TV
The Ed Sullivan Show
as Self
1948
TV
The Dick Cavett Show
as Self - Guest
1968
Movie
The Subterraneans
as Carmen McRae
1960
TV
The Mike Douglas Show
as Self
1961
Movie
The Square Jungle
as Singer
1955
TV
The Steve Allen Show
as Self - Singer
1956
Movie
The Long Night of Lady Day
1984
TV
The Pearl Bailey Show
as Self
1971
Movie
Jazz Voice - The Ladies sing Jazz Vol.2
as Self (archive footage)
2006
Movie
Umbria Jazz Story
as herself
1993