Lottie Grady
American singer, dancer, and comedian (1887–1970)
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Charlotte Grady Roxborough (September 8, 1887 – 1970) was a singer, dancer, and comedian who performed in theatrical productions and vaudeville as well as films. She was born to Wesley, a white father, and Susan (Kelly) Grady.[1] She performed at the Pekin Theatre in Chicago[2] where she was a star member of its stock company.[3][4] She starred in William Foster's The Pullman Porter, in 1912, the first black motion picture production.
September 8, 1887
- Singer
- dancer
- comedian
Lottie Grady | |
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| Born | Charlotte Grady September 8, 1887 |
| Died | 1970 (aged 82–83) |
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She was born in Chicago.[5] Her photograph ran in a 1909 edition of the New York Age.[6] She was described as well known and lauded for her performances in reviews.[7]
In 1919, she married Charles Roxborough, a lawyer who served in the Michigan Senate.[8] They had two children, John and Charles Jr.[9] The couple divorced in 1939.[9] She ran a saloon in Idlewild, Michigan.
Theater
- The Merry Widower (musical) (1908)
- Mr. Lode of Koal (1909)
- Broadway Rastus (show)
Filmography
- The Railroad Porter/ The Pullman Porter (1912)
- The Grafter and the Girl (1913)[3]