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.
Known For
Film
Swanee Showboat
1940
Film
Baby Don't Go Away from Me
1946
Film
Ebony Parade
(archive footage)
Film
The Dreamer
1948
Film
Sizzle with Sissle
Self / Dancer
1946
Film
Reet, Petite, and Gone
Mabel (as Mabel Lee)
1947
Film
Babbling Bess
Dancer
1943
Film
Rhythmania
1943
Film
Pigmeat Throws the Bull
1945
Film
Everybody's Jumpin' Now
1947
Film
Half-Past Jump Time
1945
Film
O'Voutie O'Rooney
1947
Film
I Want a Big Fat Mama
1941
Film
Chicken Shack Shuffle
1943
Film
Cats Can't Dance
1945
Filmography
1948FilmThe Dreamer1947FilmO'Voutie O'Rooney1947FilmEverybody's Jumpin' Now1947FilmReet, 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 Mama1940FilmSwanee Showboat—FilmEbony Paradeas (archive footage)