Sam and Hattie McDaniel were siblings and pioneers of black actors in Hollywood movies. Sam had over 220 acting credits and Hattie had over 90.
Sam first appeared in film in the 1929 movie "Hallelujah," and Hattie began her career in 1930 in the film "Deep South." Hattie was known for her role in "Gone with the Wind" (1939), where she won an Oscar for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. Both actors took on stereotypical roles (mostly servants or maids) in Hollywood but opened doors for many black filmmakers today.
Sam first appeared in film in the 1929 movie "Hallelujah," and Hattie began her career in 1930 in the film "Deep South." Hattie was known for her role in "Gone with the Wind" (1939), where she won an Oscar for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. Both actors took on stereotypical roles (mostly servants or maids) in Hollywood but opened doors for many black filmmakers today.
Sam and Hattie McDaniel were siblings and pioneers of black actors in Hollywood movies. Sam had over 220 acting credits and Hattie had over 90.
Sam first appeared in film in the 1929 movie "Hallelujah," and Hattie began her career in 1930 in the film "Deep South." Hattie was known for her role in "Gone with the Wind" (1939), where she won an Oscar for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. Both actors took on stereotypical roles (mostly servants or maids) in Hollywood but opened doors for many black filmmakers today.
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