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Fredi Washington

Acting

Born December 23, 1903 · Savannah, Georgia, United States

Died June 28, 1994

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Biography

Fredericka Carolyn "Fredi" Washington was an American stage and film actress, civil rights activist, performer, and writer. Washington was of African American descent and was one of the first Black Americans to gain recognition for film and stage work in the 1920s and 1930s.

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Awards & recognition

  • Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame · 1975

Filmography7 titles

Imitation of Life

1934as Peola Johnson, Age 19

Animal Crackers

1930as Party Guest

Cab Calloway's Hi-De-Ho

1934as Sam's wife

Black and Tan

1929as Fredi - Duke's Girlfriend

Ouanga

1935as Klili Gordon

Emperor Jones

1933as Undine

The Letter

1929as Opium Den Dancer (Uncredited)