Jane White (October 30, 1922 – July 24, 2011) was an actress of African-American descent. Born in New York City, she attended Smith College and The New School. n 1945, she made her Broadway debut in Strange Fruit. This performance was followed by roles in Razzle Dazzle, The Insect Comedy, The Climate of Eden, Take a Giant Step, Jane Eyre, and The Power and The Glory. In 1959, she opened the acclaimed musical Once Upon a Mattress, originating the role of Queen Aggravain alongside Carol Burnett and Joseph Bova. In addition to the productions of Once Upon a Mattress, her television work included a 1979 stint on the soap operas The Edge of Night, A World Apart, and Search for Tomorrow. She was one of the first African-American actresses to play a role under contract on soap operas when she originated the role of Lyndia Holliday, R. N. on The Edge of Night. In 1998 she played the schoolteacher Lady Jones in the movie version of Toni Morrison's Beloved.
Born: October 30, 1922 in New York, New York, U.S.
Died: July 24, 2011 (Age 88)
Streaming Sources for all Jane White Movies & TV ShowsTitle | Rating | Job | Role(s) | Year |
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Movie | Actress | Self | 2021 | |
Movie | Actress | Lady Jones | 1998 | |
TV Show | Actress | Madame Estelle 1 Episode | 1987 | |
Movie | Actress | Queen Aggravain | 1964 | |
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