Biography
Carmen Mercedes McRae (April 8, 1920 – November 10, 1994) was an American jazz singer. She is considered one of the most influential jazz vocalists of the 20th century and is remembered for her behind-the-beat phrasing and ironic interpretation of lyrics.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Jazz Voice - The Ladies sing Jazz Vol.2
Character: Self (archive footage)
MOVIE • 2006
Umbria Jazz Story
Character: herself
MOVIE • 1993
Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling
Character: Grandmother
MOVIE • 1986
The Long Night of Lady Day
Character:
MOVIE • 1984
Roots: The Next Generations
Character: Lila
TV • 1979
The Pearl Bailey Show
Character: Self
TV • 1971
The Dick Cavett Show
Character: Self - Guest
TV • 1968
Hotel
Character: Christine
MOVIE • 1967
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Character: Self
TV • 1962
The Mike Douglas Show
Character: Self
TV • 1961
The Subterraneans
Character: Carmen McRae
MOVIE • 1960
The Steve Allen Show
Character: Self - Singer
TV • 1956
The Square Jungle
Character: Singer
MOVIE • 1955
The Ed Sullivan Show
Character: Self
TV • 1948