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Biography
Cleo Laine was a British jazz singer and actress known for her scat singing and vocal range.
Awards & recognition
- Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire · 1997
- Theatre World Award · 1986
- Officer of the Order of the British Empire · 1979
- honorary Master of Arts · 1975
- BBC Jazz Awards
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- Tony Award — Best Actress in a Musical · 1986 · nominated
Filmography9 titles

The Muppet Show
1976as Self - Special Guest Star
1976as Self - Special Guest Star

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962as Self
1962as Self

Johnny Mercer: The Dream's on Me
2009as Self
2009as Self

The Thief of Bagdad
1940as Urchin in Bagdad Market (uncredited)
1940as Urchin in Bagdad Market (uncredited)

The Last of the Blonde Bombshells
2000as Gwen
2000as Gwen

The Roman Spring of Mrs. Stone
1961as Singer
1961as Singer

The Dick Cavett Show
1968as Self - Guest
1968as Self - Guest

The Third Alibi
1961as Cleo
1961as Cleo

Blackout
1954as Singer (uncredited)
1954as Singer (uncredited)