Dorothy Dandridge Dandridge singing in Cain's Hundred (1962). Born Dorothy Jean Dandridge (1922-11-09)November 9, 1922 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. Died September 8, 1965(1965-09-08) (aged 42) West Hollywood, California, U.S. Cause of death Embolism[1] or Drug overdose[2] Resting place Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Glendale, California) Other names Dorothy Dandridge-Nicholas Dorothy Nicholas Dorothy Dandridge-Denison Dorothy Denison Occupation Actress, Singer, Dancer Years active 1933–65 Spouse(s) Harold Nicholas (m. 1942; div. 1951) Jack Denison (m. 1959; div. 1962) Children Harolyn Suzanne Nicholas (b.1943; d.2003) Parent(s) Ruby Dandridge Cyril Dandridge Family Vivian Dandridge (sister) Nayo Wallace (great-niece)