Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
April 8, 1922
Died
November 10, 1994 (age 72)
Place of Birth
New City, New York, USA
Carmen McRae
Biography
Carmen Mercedes McRae (April 8, 1920 – November 10, 1994) was an American jazz singer. She is considered one of the most influential jazz vocalists of the 20th century and is remembered for her behind-the-beat phrasing and ironic interpretation of lyrics.
Known For
TV
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
1962
TV
The Mike Douglas Show
Self
1961
TV
The Dick Cavett Show
Self - Guest
1968
TV
The Steve Allen Show
Self - Singer
1956
TV
The Ed Sullivan Show
Self
1948
TV
Roots: The Next Generations
Lila
1979
TV
The Pearl Bailey Show
Self
1971
Film
Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling
Grandmother
1986
Film
Hotel
Christine
1967
Film
The Square Jungle
Singer
1955
Film
The Subterraneans
Carmen McRae
1960
Film
The Long Night of Lady Day
1984
Film
Jazz Voice - The Ladies sing Jazz Vol.2
Self (archive footage)
2006
Film
Umbria Jazz Story
herself
1993
Filmography
2006FilmJazz Voice - The Ladies sing Jazz Vol.2as Self (archive footage)1993FilmUmbria Jazz Storyas herself1986FilmJo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Callingas Grandmother1984FilmThe Long Night of Lady Day1979TVRoots: The Next Generationsas Lila1971TVThe Pearl Bailey Showas Self1968TVThe Dick Cavett Showas Self - Guest1967FilmHotelas Christine1962TVThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carsonas Self1961TVThe Mike Douglas Showas Self1960FilmThe Subterraneansas Carmen McRae1956TVThe Steve Allen Showas Self - Singer1955FilmThe Square Jungleas Singer1948TVThe Ed Sullivan Showas Self