Lola Falana
Loletha Elayne Falana or Loletha Elaine Falana (sources differ) (born September 11, 1942),[1][2] better known by her stage name Lola Falana, is an American singer, dancer, model and actress.[3] She was born in Camden, New Jersey and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Falana was known for being discovered by Sammy Davis, Jr. and for having an affair with him.[4]
In 1987, she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.[5] She was nominated for a Golden Globe and Tony Award during her career.
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Falana with Gino Bramieri on the Italian TV show Hai visto mai?, 1973.
References
- ↑ S. Torriano Berry, Venise T. Berry (2015). Historical Dictionary of African American Cinema. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 9781442247024. Retrieved December 28, 2017.
- ↑ S. Torriano Berry, Venise T. Berry (2009). The A to Z of African American Cinema. Scarecrow Press. ISBN 9780810870345. Retrieved December 28, 2017.
- ↑ Jessie Carney Smith (1996). Notable Black American Women, Book 2. VNR AG. ISBN 9780810391772. Retrieved December 28, 2017.
- ↑ "May Britt Keeps Kids, Divorces Sammy Davis Jr". Google Books. JET Magazine/Johnson Publishing Company. January 9, 1969. Retrieved December 28, 2017.
- ↑ Tia Williams (August 18, 2011). "Vintage Vamp: Showgirl Lola Falana". Essence. Essence Magazine. Archived from the original on December 28, 2017. Retrieved December 28, 2017.