Bessie Smith(1894-1937)

Composer
Actress
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Bessie Smith was born on 15 April 1894 in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA. She was a composer and actress, known for Angel Heart (1987), Water for Elephants (2011) and Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004). She was married to Jack Gee. She died on 26 September 1937 in Clarksdale, Mississippi, USA.

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Awards
- 1 win & 1 nomination total

Known for

Angel Heart

7.2

Movie

Soundtrack("Honeymoon Blues")

1987

Water for Elephants

6.9

Movie

Soundtrack("I Need a Little Sugar in My Bowl")

2011

Kill Bill: Vol. 2

8.0

Movie

Soundtrack("About Her")

2004

Eddie Murphy, Wesley Snipes, Mike Epps, Craig Robinson, Keegan-Michael Key, Tituss Burgess, Toni Duclottni, and Da'Vine Joy Randolph in Dolemite Is My Name (2019)

Dolemite Is My Name

7.2

Movie

Soundtrack("Nobody Knows When You're Down and Out")

2019

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Composer

Back-Water Blues feat. Stanley Behrens
Music Video
- Composer
- 2024
STAIN
Short
- Composer (music by)
- 2024

Actress

Music Department

Personal details

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Height
- 5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
Born
- April 15, 1894
- Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
Died
- September 26, 1937
- Clarksdale, Mississippi, USA(auto accident)
Spouse
- Jack GeeJune 7, 1923 - 1929 (divorced)
Other works
CD: "Bessie Smith Sings the Blues" (Columbia)
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Trivia
According to 1900 census, she was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States in July, 1892. That date stands in contrast to April 15, 1894, which is the date indicated on her wedding certificate and confirmed by family members.