Leila Danette
African-American stage, film and television actress
About Leila Danette
Lived 1909 – 2012 (aged 103). Leila Danette was an American actor, stage actor, television actor and film actor.
Leila Danette (August 23, 1909 – September 4, 2012) was an American stage, film and television actress, noted for her stage work and for her role as Helen on the short-lived television sitcom, You Take the Kids.
Early life and career Born in Jacksonville, Florida, Danette attended both Morgan State University and Howard University. Before becoming an actress, she worked as an elementary school teacher in Baltimore and taught speech to students in Washington, D.C.
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Who was Leila Danette?
African-American stage, film and television actress (1909–2012)
When was Leila Danette born?
Leila Danette was born on 23 August 1909 in Jacksonville, Florida.
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Leila Danette died on 4 September 2012.
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Leila Danette was an actor, stage actor, television actor and film actor.
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Leila Danette was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Leila Danette. https://biography.guide/leila-danette/
MLA: "Leila Danette." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/leila-danette/.
Chicago: "Leila Danette." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/leila-danette/.
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