Katherine Dunham
American dancer, choreographer, songwriter, actress and activist (1909/1912-2006) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 96
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."
Katherine Dunham is read about 155 times a day, in 27 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 6 November 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 104 days, one point a day.
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2006Died21 May 20061993Paul Robeson AwardAward1991Capezio Dance AwardAward1990Honorary Degree from Spelman CollegeAward1989National Medal of ArtsAward1987Candace AwardAward1983Kennedy Center HonorsAward1974Black Filmmakers Hall of FameAward1909Born22 June 1909
People around Katherine
Close ties
Ruth Page Taught Katherine
Lavinia Williams Studied under Katherine
Carlo Ponti Produced Mambo (1954)
Dino De Laurentiis Produced Mambo (1954)
Mario Soldati Directed I'm in the Revue (1950)
Robert Rossen Directed Mambo (1954)
A. Edward Sutherland Directed Star Spangled Rhythm (1942)
Fayard Nicholas Also in Stormy Weather and I'm in the Revue
Lewis Allen Directed Star Spangled Rhythm (1942)
Andrew L. Stone Directed Stormy Weather (1943)- Ralph Murphy Directed Star Spangled Rhythm (1942)
- Paul Weatherwax Directed Star Spangled Rhythm (1942)
Media & music
Awards
About this person
Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1909 to 2006 · aged 96
