Dorothy Van Engle | |
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| Born | Donessa Dorothy Van Engle August 14, 1910 Harlem, New York, US |
| Died | May 10, 2004 (aged 93) Ocala, Florida, US |
| Other names | Donessa Dorothy Hollon |
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| Years active | 1932–1939 |
| Employer | Oscar Micheaux |
| Known for | Starring in Murder in Harlem and Swing! |
| Spouse | Herbert Hollon |
| Children | 2 |
Dorothy Van Engle (August 14, 1910 – May 10, 2004) was an American actress who performed throughout the 1930s. She starred in Oscar Micheaux films, including Murder in Harlem and Swing!.[1] Beautiful and sophisticated, she wore fashionable "updos" in her films.[2]
- ^ Mclellan, Dennis (May 14, 2004). "Dorothy Van Engle, 87; African American Star of 'Race Films' in '30s". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 23, 2022.
- ^ "The Women Who Became Hair Icons During the Harlem Renaissance". May 2022.