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Bricktop(1894-1984)

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Bricktop was born on 14 August 1894 in Alderson, West Virginia, USA. She was an actress, known for Zelig (1983), Honeybaby, Honeybaby (1974) and Chasing a Rainbow: The Life of Josephine Baker (1986). She was married to Peter DuConge. She died on 30 January 1984 in New York City, New York, USA.
BornAugust 14, 1894
DiedJanuary 30, 1984(89)
BornAugust 14, 1894
DiedJanuary 30, 1984(89)
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Known for

Zelig (1983)
Zelig
7.6
  • Bricktop - Contemporary Interviews
  • 1983
Honeybaby, Honeybaby (1974)
Honeybaby, Honeybaby
4.3
  • Harry's Mother
  • 1974
Chasing a Rainbow: The Life of Josephine Baker
7.8
  • Self - Interviewee
  • 1986
Gypsy (1965)
Gypsy
7.8
TV Series
  • Self(as Ada 'Bricktop' Smith)

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Actress

  • Zelig (1983)
    Zelig
    7.6
    • Bricktop - Contemporary Interviews
    • 1983
  • Honeybaby, Honeybaby (1974)
    Honeybaby, Honeybaby
    4.3
    • Harry's Mother
    • 1974

Soundtrack

  • Honeybaby, Honeybaby (1974)
    Honeybaby, Honeybaby
    4.3
    • performer: "Just Can't Say Goodbye"
    • 1974

Personal details

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  • Alternative name
    • Ada 'Bricktop' Smith
  • Born
    • August 14, 1894
    • Alderson, West Virginia, USA
  • Died
    • January 30, 1984
    • New York City, New York, USA
  • Spouse
    • Peter DuCongeDecember 1929 - 193? (separated)
  • Publicity listings
    • 5 Articles

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    Biography in: "The Scribner Encyclopedia of American Lives". Volume One, 1981-1985, pages 102-104. New York: Charles Scribner's Sons, 1998.

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