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Pearl Bailey was an American actress and singer who had a career spanning over six decades. She was born on March 29, 1918 in Newport News, Virginia. She began her career as a singer in the 1930s, and went on to become a successful Broadway and film actress. She was also a civil rights activist and a United Nations delegate. Bailey was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance in the 1968 film The Fox. She won a Tony Award for her performance in the Broadway musical Hello, Dolly! in 1968. She was also the recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1988. Bailey died on August 17, 1990 at the age of 72.

Popular As Pearl Mae Bailey (Dickie, Pearly Mae)
Occupation soundtrack,actress
Age 72 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born 29 March, 1918
Birthday 29 March
Birthplace Newport News, Virginia, USA
Date of death 17 August, 1990
Died Place Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Nationality United States

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Pearl Bailey Height, Weight & Measurements

At 72 years old, Pearl Bailey height is 5' 6½" (1.69 m) .

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Height 5' 6½" (1.69 m)
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Who Is Pearl Bailey's Husband?

Her husband is Louie Bellson (19 November 1952 - 17 August 1990) ( her death) ( 2 children), John Randolph Pinkett (31 August 1948 - 1952) ( divorced)

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Husband Louie Bellson (19 November 1952 - 17 August 1990) ( her death) ( 2 children), John Randolph Pinkett (31 August 1948 - 1952) ( divorced)
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Pearl Bailey Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Pearl Bailey worth at the age of 72 years old? Pearl Bailey’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. She is from United States. We have estimated Pearl Bailey's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Carmen Jones (1954)$1,666 .66 per week

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1994

She was posthumously awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 7080 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on February 1, 1994.

1989

Received the Women's International Center (WIC) Living Legacy Award (1989).

1988

Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Ronald Reagan (1988).

1986

Biography in: "The Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives". Volume Two, 1986-1990, pages 47-50. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons (1999).

1980

In the 1980s, she was the commercial spokeswoman for Duncan Hines Cookies.

1975

Appointed as a special ambassador to the United Nations by President Gerald Ford (1975).

1968

Won a Special Tony Award for her performance as a replacement in the lead in "Hello, Dolly!" (1968). RCA released a new version of the Broadway Cast Recording with Bailey, the first time this was done during the Broadway show's original run (In 1964, Carol Channing had originated the role).

1948

The singer's post World War II performances included 23 appearances upon The Ed Sullivan Show (1948), which included scenes of Ed Sullivan hugging and kissing colored performers sent shockwaves through conventional audiences and helped remove the 'Color-Bar' attitude.

1912

Her brother was also an entertainer, Bill Bailey (1912-1978). He is generally credited with being the first to perform the "moonwalk" dance step on film in the classic musical Cabin in the Sky (1943), which starred Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson, Ethel Waters and Lena Horne.

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