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Josephine Baker was an American-born French entertainer, activist, and French Resistance agent. She was the first African-American to star in a major motion picture, the 1927 silent film Siren of the Tropics. She was also the first African-American to become a world-famous entertainer, and to become a French citizen. Baker was born Freda Josephine McDonald in St. Louis, Missouri, on June 3, 1906. She was the daughter of Carrie McDonald, a laundress, and Eddie Carson, a musician. She was raised in poverty and began her career as a street performer at the age of eight. Baker moved to Paris in 1925 and quickly became a sensation. She was known for her exotic costumes and her signature dance, the "Banana Dance," which she performed wearing a skirt made of bananas. She also starred in several films and was a successful recording artist. Baker was an outspoken advocate for civil rights and was active in the French Resistance during World War II. She was awarded the Croix de Guerre and the Rosette de la Resistance for her service. Baker died in 1975 at the age of 68. She was posthumously awarded the Legion of Honor, France's highest honor, in 2006.

Popular As Freda Josephine McDonald (Black Venus, Tumpie, Black Pearl, Creole Goddess)
Occupation soundtrack,actress,music_department
Age 69 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born 3 June 1906
Birthday 3 June
Birthplace St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Date of death 12 April, 1975
Died Place Paris, France
Nationality United States

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Josephine Baker Height, Weight & Measurements

At 69 years old, Josephine Baker height is 5' 7" (1.7 m) .

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Height 5' 7" (1.7 m)
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Who Is Josephine Baker's Husband?

Her husband is Jo Bouillon (3 June 1947 - 1961) ( divorced) ( 12 children), Jean Lion (30 November 1937 - 2 April 1941) ( divorced), Giuseppe Pepito Abatino (3 June 1927 - ?) ( divorced), William Baker (1921 - 1925) ( divorced)

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Husband Jo Bouillon (3 June 1947 - 1961) ( divorced) ( 12 children), Jean Lion (30 November 1937 - 2 April 1941) ( divorced), Giuseppe Pepito Abatino (3 June 1927 - ?) ( divorced), William Baker (1921 - 1925) ( divorced)
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Josephine Baker Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Josephine Baker worth at the age of 69 years old? Josephine Baker’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. She is from United States. We have estimated Josephine Baker's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2022 Pending
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Source of Income Soundtrack

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2008

Pictured in a poster for the film Princesse Tam-Tam (1935) on a 42¢ USA commemorative postage stamp celebrating Vintage Black Cinema, issued 16 July 2008.

2003

In 2003, another musical went on stage, in Belgium, called "Simenon et Josephine". It was a musical comedy related to the Maigret year of 2003 in Belgium.

1995

In 1995, had a song written about her by the band Fossil titled "Josephine Baker".

1991

The Dutchman Henk van der Meyden composed and wrote a musical about her life called "Josephine", which had its premiere in 1991 at Luxor Theater, Rotterdam. Cheryl Howard played the role of Josephine. The musical contained five of her original, as well as new material.

1990

Inducted into the St. Louis Walk of Fame on May 20, 1990 and the Hall of Famous Missourians on March 29, 1995.

1975

In a "Wayne's World" skit on Saturday Night Live (1975), she was ranked #8 in Wayne's Top 10 Babes of All Time.

1974

At the request of Princess Grace, Josephine performed at Monaco's summer ball in 1974 and was a great success. That same year she staged a week of performances in New York City and called the show "An Evening with Josephine Baker".

1961

In 1961 Josephine was awarded the Legion of Honor, France's highest award.

1960

In the late 1960s she began having financial difficulties, and stopped performing in 1968. Grace Kelly, who by that time had married Prince Rainier of Monaco and was now known as Princess Grace of Monaco, offered her a home in Monaco when she learned of Josephine's financial problems.

1951

In 1951, the Stork Club in New York City refused to serve her because she was black. This led to a confrontation with columnist Walter Winchell. Later, during the McCarthy "Red Scare" period in the early 1950s, she was falsely accused of being a Communist sympathizer, and the FBI started a file on her.

1950

Although popular in France, during the "Red Scare" era of the 1950s, she was falsely accused of being a Communist and informed that she was no longer welcome in the US (in 1937 she had renounced her American citizenship, utterly disgusted by the blatant and official racism against blacks, and became a French citizen).

1928

In 1928, her husband/manager 'Count' Pepito di Abatino dueled Andrew Czolovodi, a Hungarian cavalry officer, over Josephine in St. Stephen's cemetery in Budapest. The duel lasted only 10 minutes, ending when di Abatino was scratched by Czolovodi's blade.

1925

It was there, in 1925, that she first performed her famous "banana dance". She quickly became a favorite of the French, and her fame grew, but she had many ups and downs during her career.

1906

Josephine Baker was born Freda Josephine McDonald in St. Louis, MO, in 1906 to Carrie McDonald, a laundress, and Eddie Carson, a musician. Her early life hinted at her future career. She first danced for the public on the streets of St. Louis for nickels and dimes. Later she became a chorus girl on the St. Louis stage. At age 15 she married Pullman porter William Howard Baker, but left him when she ran away from St. Louis at age 17, feeling there was too much racial discrimination in the city. She eventually made her way to Paris, France. Her first job in Paris was in "La revue negre". Her next significant job was at the Folies Bergere, where she was a member of the club's all-black revue.