Both Dorothy and Vivian suffered from her angry outbursts, which were frequent and severe.Because their income was more important to the family than their education, Dorothy and Vivian did not attend regular classes at school until the 8th grade, instead relying on tutors (since they were the primary breadwinners of the family). Her parents, Dorothy Jean Dandridge and Harold Nicholas married on September 6, 1942. Vivian was born in Cleveland, Ohio, to Cyril Dandridge (October 25, 1895 – July 9, 1989), and the former Ruby Jean Butler, an aspiring entertainer. Dorothy Dandridge hired a private detective to find her missing sister, but to no avail; Dorothy later found out that her sister was in the south of France trying to find work. Dandridge is best known as being the older sister of actress and singer Dorothy Dandridge and the daughter of actress Ruby Dandridge.Dandridge was a member of the Dandridge Sisters musical group, along with Etta Jones and Dorothy Dandridge from 1934 until the group disbanded in 1940. . Dorothy is listed in a dozen directories, from Who's Who in … She detested life on the road and was certain she could find bigger success as a dramatic actress.This left Vivian in a desperate financial situation. ), Ralph Bledsoe (1946–47), Forace Stead (1951–53) and Gustav Friedrich (1958–?). Vivian Dandridge did not attend the funeral of her sister, admitting that it was just too painful to return. Her grandparents are Ruby Dandridge & Cyril Dandridge via her mother and Viola Harden & Ulysses Domonick Nicholas via her father. Dottie knew that I loved her." She did, however, find employment as an occasional actress in films but did not achieve the same level of success as her sister Dorothy.Vivian appeared in some minor film roles: she co-starred with Frances Dee as native girl Melisse in the 1943 classic In the summer of 1955, she replaced Thelma Carpenter in the Broadway play By 1956, friends and family members were concerned for the welfare of Vivian, as she moved away and went into seclusion. Neva accompanied the girls on piano as well as acted as their manager and was a particularly aggressive disciplinarian. Vivian Alferetta Dandridge (April 22, 1921 – October 26, 1991) was an American singer, actress and dancer.Dandridge is best known as being the older sister of actress and singer Dorothy Dandridge and the daughter of actress Ruby Dandridge.Dandridge was a member of the Dandridge Sisters musical group, along with Etta Jones and Dorothy Dandridge from 1934 until the group disbanded in 1940. Other than the occasional telegram, Dorothy and Vivian remained estranged. Vivian was born in Cleveland, Ohio, to Cyril Dandridge (October 25, 1895 – July 9, 1989), and the former Ruby Jean Butler, an aspiring entertainer. She was a member of the Dandridge Sisters musical group, along with Etta Jones and Dorothy Dandridge from 1934 until it disbanded in 1940. Under Neva's tutelage, the Wonder Children earned $400–$500 per appearance during the late 1920s, touring through Tennessee, South Carolina, Georgia and many other states. Later, she found out that her sister was residing in New York City. Both Dorothy and Vivian suffered from her angry outbursts, which were frequent and severe.Because their income was more important to the family than their education, Dorothy and Vivian did not attend regular classes at school until the 8th grade, instead relying on tutors (since they were the primary breadwinners of the family). She is best known as the older sister of actress and singer Dorothy Dandridge and the daughter of character actress Ruby Dandridge. The Dandridge Sisters also toured in London and Hawaii, and recorded four tracks with well-known big band leader Jimmie Lunceford and his orchestra: "You Ain't Nowhere", "Minnie the Moocher Is Dead", "I Ain't Gonna Study War No More," and a minor hit, "That's Your Red Wagon".
After immersing herself into the professional community of black Hollywood, Ruby found limited opportunities for herself or her girls. Dandridge is best known as being the older sister of actress and singer Dorothy Dandridge and the daughter of actress Ruby Dandridge.
Dottie knew that I loved her." After Clarence Muse, a working black actor in Hollywood (who befriended the family) told Ruby that her daughters were unlikely to meet with success in California, she enrolled them in a dancing school run by Laurette Butler. Her sister Dorothy hired a Dandridge, under the alias "Marina Rozell," later settled in Congratulations on this excellent venture… what a great idea!I use WIKI 2 every day and almost forgot how the original Wikipedia looks like. Vivian Dandridge (April 22, 1921 – October 26, 1991) was an American singer, actress and dancer. Vivian Dandridge (April 22, 1921 – October 26, 1991) was an American singer, actress and dancer. Initially, Ruby Dandridge put her two girls to work performing acrobatics, songs, and skits.
After Jones' father heard them sing, Ruby Dandridge decided that the three should form a singing group.