Frances Davis

Frances Davis

Actor

Frances Davis, born Frances Elizabeth Taylor, was an American dancer and actress. She was a member of the Katherine Dunham Company, and the first African American ballerina to perform with the Paris Opera Ballet. Credited as Elizabeth Taylor, she had a role in the Off-Broadway productions of Carmen Jones and Porgy and Bess. She was married to Miles Davis 1959-68.

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Date of Birth: 28 Sep 1929 (96 years)

Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, USA

Filmography

The Party

The Party

1968EN