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Fredericka Carolyn "Fredi" Washington (December 23, 1903 – June 28, 1994) was an American stage and film actress, civil rights activist, performer, and writer. Washington was of African American and European descent. She was one of the first people of color to gain recognition for film and stage work in the 1920s and 1930s.

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Born	Fredericka Carolyn Robinson 23 December 1903 Savannah, Georgia
Died	28 June 1994 (aged 90) Stamford, Connecticut, USA
Zodiac	Capricorn
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Lawrence Brown - Musician · m. 1933; div. 1951 info edit

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Hugh Anthony Bell - Other · m. 1952 info edit

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Isabel Washington · Sister · 1908-2007 · American, Actress edit info

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Duke Ellington 1899-1974 American jazz pianist and composer info edit view couple »

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