Can I have the basic information on Josephine Baker's biography?

Answer by  PaulaHarris (59)

Josephine Baker (1906-1975) was an American-born French dancer, singer, and actress. The first African-American female to star in a major motion picture and tour concert halls around the globe, she became a world-famous entertainer. Baker also is noted for her contributions to the French Resistance during World War II as well as the Civil Rights Movement.

Answer by  Kath (1537)

Josephine Baker was a african american performer. Unwanted in America, she became famous in France. She made a great contribution to the civil right movement in the US.

Answer by  Michele13 (1188)

Josephine Baker ,the first major African-American female entertainer,lived from 1906 to 1976.She was the first to perform in integrated shows in the 1920s,and moved to France.

Answer by  Rosebud (334)

Josephine Baker was an American singer, dancer, and performer who lived from June 3, 1906 to April 12, 1975. She was the first African-American to star in a motion picture film. She also made contributions to the civil rights movement.

Answer by  sylsia (510)

Josephine Baker was born June 3, 1906. She was the first African American woman female to star in a major motion picture and to become a world famous entertainer. She was also an expatriate and became a French citizen in 1937. She is also noted for her Civil Rights work. She died on April 12, 1975.