Katherine Dunham
American dancer, choreographer, songwriter, actress and activist (1909/1912–2006)
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- Fame53.3
- Momentum0.0
- Academics rank#168
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Lived 1909–2006, aged 97United States
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Updated 2026-06-24
Katherine Mary Dunham was an American dancer, choreographer, anthropologist, and social activist. One of the most renowned modern dance artists of the 20th century, she has been called the "matriarch and queen mother of black dance."
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