Dona Drake

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Personal Info

Known for

Acting

From

Miami, Florida, USA

Born

11/15/1914

Age

110

Credit(s)

29

Biography

Dona Drake (born Eunice Westmoreland on November 15, 1914) was an African-American singer, dancer, and film actress active in the 1930s and 1940s. Despite her heritage, she often identified as Mexican or of Latin descent to navigate Hollywood’s racial landscape. Over her career, she was frequently cast in ethnic roles, portraying Hispanic, Middle E ...Show More