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Famous Black Entertainers
Browse notable black entertainers such as Michael Jackson, Eddie Murphy, and Oprah Winfrey.
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Michael Jackson
- In these groups:
- Apollo Legends
- Celebrity Bookings
- Famous Black Entertainers
Michael Jackson
Songwriter, Music Producer, Singer / 1958 - 2009
Singer-songwriter Michael Jackson's award-winning career as the King of Pop transformed the face of pop music and popular culture. He died unexpectedly in 2009.
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Josephine Baker
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- Famous Black Entertainers
- African-American Expats
- Famous Jazz Musicians
Josephine Baker
Civil Rights Activist, Dancer, Singer / 1906 - 1975
Performer Josephine Baker dazzled her way through the 1920s and 30s, from the Cotton Club to the Folies Bergre
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Oprah Winfrey
- In these groups:
- Famous Black Entertainers
- Million-Dollar Ideas
- Female Talk Show Hosts
Oprah Winfrey
Film Actress, Philanthropist, Talk Show Host, Television Producer / 1954 -
Billionaire Oprah Winfrey has hosted her own internationally popular talk show since 1986. She is also an actress, philanthropist, publisher, and producer.
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Eddie Murphy
- In these groups:
- Cast of Saturday Night Live
- Famous Black Entertainers
- Black Comedians
Eddie Murphy
Film Actor, Television Actor, Comedian / 1961 -
Actor and comedian Eddie Murphy began doing stand-up as a teenager. He became a popular Saturday Night Live cast member and starred in several box office hits.
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Morgan Freeman
Morgan Freeman
Film Actor, Theater Actor, Television Actor, Producer / 1937 -
Respected actor Morgan Freeman has appeared in such films as Driving Miss Daisy, The Shawshank Redemption, Million Dollar Baby, Unforgiven and Batman Begins.
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Snoop Dogg
- In these groups:
- Famous Black Entertainers
- Famous Fathers
- Musical Monikers
Snoop Dogg
Film Actor, Television Actor, Rapper, Reality Television Star / 1971 -
Snoop Dogg is a West Coast rapper who evolved under the tutelage of Dr. Dre and went on to fame with albums such as Doggystyle and Tha Doggfather.
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