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Amanda E. Randolph (September 2, 1896 – August 24, 1967) was an American actress and singer. She was the first African-American performer to star in a regularly scheduled network television show, appearing in DuMont's The Laytons.
Amanda Randolph (1896-1967) was an American actress and singer who appeared in TV shows such as The Amos 'n Andy Show and The Danny Thomas Show. She also performed in vaudeville and recorded blues under the name Mandy Randolph.
- Actress, Soundtrack
- September 2, 1896
- Amanda Randolph
- August 24, 1967
Amanda Randolph was the first African American woman to star in both her own TV show and host a variety show. While most of us know Hattie McDaniel, Lena Horne, and Dorothy Dandridge, not too many of us are familiar with Amanda Randolph.
Amanda Randolph was a pioneering Black actress who appeared in film, radio, Broadway and TV. She was the sister of Lillian Randolph and the aunt of Barbara Randolph, and played piano and sang blues in vaudeville.
- September 2, 1896
- August 24, 1967
Dec 31, 2008 · Learn about Amanda Randolph, one of the first black performers to appear consistently on television, who also acted in films and radio shows. Find out her biography, achievements, and sources on BlackPast.org.
Aug 25, 2012 · Amanda Randolph. Actress. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, she began her career in black musical revues in the 1920s. In 1949, she become a comedy favorite on television appearing on Amanda the first network-televised series to feature an African-American performer in a regular role.
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Amanda Randolph is an actor who appeared in 14 movies and TV shows from 1956 to 1967. See her full list of credits, including Perry Mason, Lying Lips, and Bomba and the Jungle Girl.
