Acting
Frances Davis
Born 1929-09-28
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Department: Acting
Biography
Frances Davis, born Frances Elizabeth Taylor, was an American dancer and actress. She was a member of the Katherine Dunham Company, and the first African American ballerina to perform with the Paris Opera Ballet. Credited as Elizabeth Taylor, she had a role in the Off-Broadway productions of Carmen Jones and Porgy and Bess. She was married to Miles Davis 1959-68.
Known For
Prominent works featuring Frances Davis
Movie
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The Party
1968
TMDB3.6
Movie
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Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool
2019
TMDB3.5
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The Miles Davis Story
2001
TMDB3.5
Filmography & Credits
Complete career catalog (3 titles)
| Poster | Title | Character / Role | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool | Self - Dancer / 1st Wife | Movie | 2019 |
 | The Miles Davis Story | Self - first wife | Movie | 2001 |
 | The Party | Maid | Movie | 1968 |