Person

Pearl Bailey

Acting · 1918–1990 · Newport News, Virginia, USA

Known for

Filmography

2014Bing Crosby: RediscoveredSelf (archive footage)
2010Satan ClausAnimal
2004The World of Nat King ColeSelf
2004TV in Black: The First Fifty YearsSelf (archive footage)
2003Passing the Baton: The Making of The Fox and the HoundSelf
2003Great Broadway Musical Moments from the Ed Sullivan ShowSelf
2002The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s
1989Peter GunnMother
1985Cindy Eller: A Modern Fairy TaleMartha Dermody
1982The Member of the WeddingBernice Sadie Brown
1982Silver SpoonsLulu Baker
1982Night of 100 StarsSelf
1981The Fox and the HoundBig Mama (voice)
1981Disney Animation: The Illusion of LifeSelf
1977The Love BoatMillie Washington
1976Norman... Is That You?Beatrice Chambers
1976The Muppet ShowSelf - Special Guest Star
1976Donny & MarieSelf
1975Tubby the TubaMrs. Elephant (voice)
1974One More TimeSelf
1971The Pearl Bailey ShowSelf - Host
1970The Flip Wilson ShowSelf
1970The LandlordMarge
1969Carol Channing and Pearl Bailey: On BroadwaySelf
1968The Dick Cavett ShowSelf - Guest
1967The Carol Burnett ShowSelf - Guest / Various Characters
1966Hollywood SquaresSelf
1963The Danny Kaye ShowSelf
1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf
1961The Mike Douglas ShowSelf - Co-Host
1960All the Fine Young CannibalsRuby
1959The Big PartySelf
1959Porgy and BessMaria
1958St. Louis BluesAunt Hagar
1956The Dinah Shore Chevy ShowSelf
1956The Steve Allen ShowSelf - Singer
1956That Certain FeelingGussie
1956Tony AwardsSelf - Recipient / Performer
1954Carmen JonesFrankie
1953The OscarsSelf
1950Your Show of Shows
1950What's My Line?Self
1948Isn't It Romantic?Addie
1948The Ed Sullivan ShowSelf
1947Variety GirlPearl Bailey

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