Josephine Baker

Quick Facts

Full Name	Josephine Baker
Occupation	Dancer
Date Of Birth	Jun 3, 1906(1906-06-03)
Age	118
Date Of Death	1975-04-12
Birthplace	St. Louis
Country	United States
Birth City	Missouri
Horoscope	Gemini

Josephine Baker Biography

Josephine Baker is one of the most popular and richest Dancer who was born on June 3, 1906 in St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Performer and dancer well-known for her performances as “Black Pearl” and “Creole Goddess” and is well-known for her Danse banane outfit. As a defender of the Civil Rights Movement, she took on a “Rainbow Tribe” of orphans from different races.

Coretta Scott King approached her to ask if she would become a new leader in the Civil Rights Movement after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., but Baker passed on the opportunity, saying she needed to be around for her children. approached her to inquire to become an upcoming leader of the Civil Rights Movement after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., but Baker turned down the chance as she felt she had to be there with her children.

She divorced and was married four times , and adopted 12 children.

Josephine Baker Net Worth

Josephine Baker is one of the richest Dancer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Josephine Baker 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Her primary caregiver was their mother Carrie McDonald. Her estate claimed vaudeville musician Eddie Carson to be her father, but he paid no thought to Baker and her mother.

Her starring role was in The 1934 movie Zouzou She became the first woman of African descent to appear in a major movie.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Josephine Baker Dating?

According to our records, Josephine Baker married to Jo Bouillon , Jean Lion. As of December 1, 2023, Josephine Baker’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Josephine Ranked on the list of most popular Dancer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Josephine Baker celebrates birthday on June 3 of every year.

How did Josephine Baker's life end?

She was in a coma after suffering a cerebral hemorrhage. She was taken to Pitié-Salpêtrière Hospital, where she died, aged 68, on 12 April 1975.

What is Josephine Baker best known for?

Who was Josephine Baker? Josephine Baker was an American-born French dancer and singer who symbolized the beauty and vitality of Black American culture, which took Paris by storm in the 1920s. She went on to become one of the most popular music hall entertainers in France.

Was Josephine Baker a flapper?

Flappers Josephine Baker, Clara Bow and Louise Brooks are maybe the most famous three from the era but what made them stood out and stand the test of time? Josephine Baker was born in Missouri in 1906.

What happened to Josephine Baker's adopted children?

Baker looked for ways to farm the children out to others. Bouillon, Baker’s husband at the time of the adoptions, was now her latest ex; some of the kids went to live with him. Others went to boarding schools.

Why did Josephine Baker cross her eyes?

Shuffle Along made her a chorus girl and she moved to New York City, where she appeared on stage with Ethel Waters. Chocolate Dandies made her as popular as a black female entertainer could be, shaking her hips with belly-dancer finesse and crossing her eyes to make the audience giggle.