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Hattie McDaniel

American actress (1895–1952)

Hattie McDaniel

McDaniel in 1939

Born(1893-06-10)June 10, 1893[1][2]

Wichita, Kansas, U.S.

DiedOctober 26, 1952(1952-10-26) (aged 59)

Los Angeles, California, U.S.

Resting placeAngelus-Rosedale Cemetery (West Adams, Los Angeles, U.S.)
Occupation(s)Actress, singer-songwriter and comedian
Years active1920–1952
Spouses
  • Howard Hickman

    (m. 1911; died 1915)​
  • George Langford

    (m. 1922; died 1925)​
  • James Lloyd Crawford

    (m. 1941; div. 1945)​
  • Larry Williams

    (m. 1949; div. 1950)​
RelativesEtta McDaniel (sister)
Sam McDaniel (brother)

Hattie McDaniel (June 10, 1893 – October 26, 1952) was an African-American actress, singer-songwriter, and comedian. For her role as Mammy in Gone with the Wind (1939), she won the Academy Awar

Mammy's Grave: The complicated legacy of the 1st Black Oscar winner, Hattie McDaniel

LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- In Hollywood, there are breakthrough roles and then there are roles that change history.



This story is the latter.



As we approach the 95th Academy Awards, ABC7's FACEism series takes you back to the 1939 Oscars and focuses on an actress who shined bright in the spotlight. In true Hollywood fashion, she was a heroine facing insurmountable odds.



This episode is called "Mammy's Grave."



At the Rosedale Cemetery in the Pico Union area of Los Angeles, between the shadows and overgrown grass, lies a humble gravestone that's barely visible. Buried there is someone far more significant than the surroundings would suggest.



At the 12th Academy Awards, Hattie McDaniel, the daughter of former slaves, became the first African American to win an Oscar.



"I sincerely hope I shall always be a credit to my race and to the motion picture industry," she said during her acceptance speech. "My heart is too full to tell you just how I feel

Hattie McDaniel

Hattie McDaniel (June 10, 1895 – October 26, 1952) was an Americanactress and singer. She was born in Wichita, Kansas. She made her movie debut in the 1932 movie, The Golden West. McDaniel is probably best known for her role as Mammy in the 1939 movie, Gone with the Wind where she won a Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress making her the first African-American to win an Academy Award.

McDaniel has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, one for singing and one for acting.

McDaniel died in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, on October 26, 1952 at age 57 from breast cancer.

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
1932 The Impatient MaidenInjured Patient Uncredited
1932 Are You Listening?Singer
1932 The Washington MasqueradeMaid Uncredited
1932 The Boiling PointCaroline - Kirk's Cook uncredited
1932 CroonerMaid in Ladies' Room uncredited
1932 Blonde VenusCora, Helen's Maid in New Orleans
1932 The Golden WestMammy Lou uncredited
1932 Hyp

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