Carlotta Freeman
Carlotta Freeman was one of the first African American women to appear on the New York Stage.
About Carlotta Freeman
Lived 1877 – 1954 (aged 77). Carlotta Freeman was an American actor.
Carlotta Freeman (June 11, 1954) was an American stage actress. She was one of the first African American women in the legitimate theatre.
Biography
Born Carlotta Thomas, she made her professional acting debut in 1905 and her first appearance on the New York stage in 1912. In 1915, she became one of the original members of the Anita Bush Stock Company (later called the Lafayette Players), one of the first black repertory theatre companies.
She also starred in several operettas written by her husband, H. Lawrence Freeman, such as Voodoo which premiered in 1928.
She died on June 11, 1954, in New York City,
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Who was Carlotta Freeman?
Carlotta Freeman was one of the first African American women to appear on the New York Stage. (1877-1954)
When was Carlotta Freeman born?
Carlotta Freeman was born on 1 June 1877 in Charleston.
When did Carlotta Freeman die?
Carlotta Freeman died on 11 June 1954 in New York City.
What was Carlotta Freeman's occupation?
Carlotta Freeman was an actor.
What nationality was Carlotta Freeman?
Carlotta Freeman was American.
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