Carmen McRae
Actor
- Born
- April 8, 1922 · New City, New York, USA
- Died
- November 10, 1994 (age 72)
Carmen Mercedes McRae (April 8, 1920 – November 10, 1994) was an American jazz singer. She is considered one of the most influential jazz vocalists of the 20th century and is remembered for her behind-the-beat phrasing and ironic interpretation of lyrics.
Known for
Acting9
- 2006Jazz Voice - The Ladies sing Jazz Vol.2 as Self (archive footage)
- 1993Umbria Jazz Story as herself
- 1986Music in Monk Time as Self
- 1986Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling as Grandmother
- 1984The Long Night of Lady Day
- 1983The Unpredictable Pudgy! as Herself
- 1967Hotel as Christine
- 1960The Subterraneans as Carmen McRae
- 1955The Square Jungle as Singer