Dona Drake (/ ˈdoʊnə / DOH-nə; November 15, 1914 – June 20, 1989) was an American singer, dancer, and film actress in the 1930s and 1940s. She was typically cast in ethnic roles including Latin …

Dona Drake was a gifted and fiery triple threat of the 1940s and 50s. But behind her elegant stage alias lay more than just an ordinary name that studio heads wanted audiences to forget. After all, most …

Dona was born Eunice (nicknamed "Una") Westmoreland in Jacksonville (some references say Miami), Florida, on November 15, 1914, of African-American parents (Joseph Andrew Westmoreland and …

Dona Drake was a black actress who lied about her race so she could succeed in Hollywood. She was born Eunice Westmoreland on November 15, 1914 in Miami, Florida. Her parents, Joseph and …

May 14, 2024 · Dona Drake was born in Miami, Florida, and grew up in a family that moved to Philadelphia, where her father ran a restaurant. This environment provided her early exposure to the …

1 day ago · New attention is being drawn to the life of Golden Age Hollywood performer Dona Drake, whose career illustrates how systemic racism in the film industry forced some Black actors to conceal …

Nov 17, 2024 · Dona Drake, born Eunice Westmoreland, was an actress, singer, and dancer who graced Hollywood with her unique charm and talent in the mid-20th century.

Dona Drake, born Eunice Westmoreland, was of mixed Black and white heritage and worked at a time when segregation should have prevented her from working alongside non-Black actors.

Dona Drake (born Eunice Westmoreland on November 15, 1914) was an African-American singer, dancer, and film actress active in the 1930s and 1940s. Despite her heritage, she often identified as …

Jan 25, 2026 · Drake was diagnosed with a mild form of epilepsy and suffered emotional difficulties. According to her husband, "She was one of those actresses who found it hard to come home and …