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8. Dorothy Dandridge

8. Dorothy Dandridge

Most Memorable Role: Carmen Jones in Carmen Jones (1954)

As the sultry titular character in Carmen Jones, Dorothy Dandridge made history. Carmen wasn't just one of the best roles offered to a black actress at the time, it also made Dandridge the first African American nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress in 1954.

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