Diana Sands(1934-1973)

When white actress Kim Stanley became unavailable to play the leading role of Doris in the 1964 Broadway romantic comedy "The Owl and the Pussycat," it was offered to Sands , who went on to play the role opposite Alan Alda. Not one line was changed to accommodate her race, and the casting generated relatively little controversy.

I refuse to be stereotyped. Look at me. Never mind my color. Please look at me!