Katherine Dunham Biography, Birthday & Nationality

Katherine Dunham 22/06/1909   -   21/05/2006

Katherine Dunham Introduction:

Katherine Dunham was an American dancer and choreographer, credited to have brought the influence of Africa and the Caribbean into American dance. This biography provides information about her childhood, life, achievements, works & timeline.

Katherine Dunham Biography, Awards, Facts and Family

  • Famous: Writers
  • Died At Age: 96
  • Sun Sign: Cancer
  • Also Known As: La Grande Katherine, Katterine Dunham, Katherine Mary Dunham, Katherine The Great
  • Born In: Glen Ellyn
  • Famous As: Dancer, Choreographer, Social Activist, Author
  • Spouse/Ex-: John Pratt, Jordis McCoo
  • Father: Albert Millard Dunham
  • Mother: Fanny June Dunham
  • Siblings: Albert Dunham
  • Children: Marie-Christine Pratt
  • Died On: May 21, 2006
  • Place Of Death: New York City
  • U.S. State: Illinois, African-American From Illinois
  • Founder/Co-Founder: Performing Arts Training Center, Katherine Dunham Company
  • Education:
    1. 1936 - University Of Chicago
    2. Joliet Junior College
  • Bio: Katherine Dunham Was An American Dancer And Choreographer, Credited To Have Brought The Influence Of Africa And The Caribbean Into American Dance. This Biography Provides Information About Her Childhood, Life, Achievements, Works & Timeline.