Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Born
July 2, 1921
Died
February 7, 2019 (age 97)
Mable Lee
Biography
Mable Lee (August 2, 1921 – February 7, 2019), sometimes spelled Mabel Lee, was an American jazz tap dancer, singer, and entertainer. Lee appeared on Broadway, at the Apollo Theater, and was known as "Queen of the Soundies" due to her numerous performances in the films.
Preview Clip: Reet, Petite and Gone (1947, Louis Jordan, Mable Lee, Milton Woods)
VideoKnown For
Film
The Dreamer
1948
Film
Babbling Bess
Dancer
1943
Film
Ebony Parade
(archive footage)
Film
Rhythmania
1943
Film
Baby Don't Go Away from Me
1946
Film
Reet, Petite, and Gone
Mabel (as Mabel Lee)
1947
Film
I Want a Big Fat Mama
1941
Film
Sizzle with Sissle
Self / Dancer
1946
Film
Cats Can't Dance
1945
Film
Chicken Shack Shuffle
1943
Film
O'Voutie O'Rooney
1947
Film
Everybody's Jumpin' Now
1947
Film
Half-Past Jump Time
1945
Film
Pigmeat Throws the Bull
1945
Film
Swanee Showboat
1947
Filmography
1948FilmThe Dreamer1947FilmO'Voutie O'Rooney1947FilmEverybody's Jumpin' Now1947FilmSwanee Showboat1947FilmReet, Petite, and Goneas Mabel (as Mabel Lee)1946FilmSizzle with Sissleas Self / Dancer1946FilmBaby Don't Go Away from Me1945FilmPigmeat Throws the Bull1945FilmHalf-Past Jump Time1945FilmCats Can't Dance1943FilmRhythmania1943FilmChicken Shack Shuffle1943FilmBabbling Bessas Dancer1941FilmI Want a Big Fat Mama—FilmEbony Paradeas (archive footage)