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Frances Davis

Frances Davis

Birthday: 1929-09-28 | Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois, U.S.

Frances Davis, born Frances Elizabeth Taylor, was an American dancer and actress. She was a member of the Katherine Dunham Company, and the first African American ballerina to perform with the Paris Opera Ballet. Credited as Elizabeth Taylor, she had a role in the Off-Broadway productions of Carmen Jones and Porgy and Bess. She was married to Miles Davis 1959-68.

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

2001
The Miles Davis Story

as    Self - first wife

1968
The Party

as    Maid