Person
Carmen McRae
Acting · 1922–1994 · New City, New York, USA
Biography
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.
Known for
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
The Mike Douglas Show
Self
The Dick Cavett Show
Self - Guest
The Ed Sullivan Show
Self
The Steve Allen Show
Self - Singer
Roots: The Next Generations
Lila
The Pearl Bailey Show
Self
Hotel
Christine
Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling
Grandmother
The Square Jungle
Singer
Filmography
- 2006Jazz Voice - The Ladies sing Jazz Vol.2Self (archive footage)
- 1993Umbria Jazz Storyherself
- 1986Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is CallingGrandmother
- 1984The Long Night of Lady Day
- 1979Roots: The Next GenerationsLila
- 1971The Pearl Bailey ShowSelf
- 1968The Dick Cavett ShowSelf - Guest
- 1967HotelChristine
- 1962The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonSelf
- 1961The Mike Douglas ShowSelf
- 1960The SubterraneansCarmen McRae
- 1956The Steve Allen ShowSelf - Singer
- 1955The Square JungleSinger
- 1948The Ed Sullivan ShowSelf
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