Frances Davis, born Frances Elizabeth Taylor, was an American dancer and actress. She was a member of the Katherine Dunham Company, and the first African American ballerina to perform with the Paris Opera Ballet. Credited as Elizabeth Taylor, she had a role in the Off-Broadway productions of Carmen Jones and Porgy and Bess. She was married to Miles Davis 1959-68.
Name | Frances Davis |
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Also Known As | Elizabeth Taylor, Frances Taylor |
Birthday | 1929-09-28 |
Deathday | 2018-11-17 |
Gender | Female |
IMDB | Frances Davis profile on IMDB |
Place of Birth | Chicago, Illinois, USA |