Josephine Baker

Josephine Baker

DANCER

Dancer and entertainer known as "Black Pearl" and "Creole Goddess" and widely recognized by her Danse banane costume. An activist in the Civil Rights Movement, she adopted a "Rainbow Tribe" of orphans from various races.

  • When was
    Josephine Baker born?

    Josephine Baker was born on Sunday, June 3, 1906

  • Where was
    Josephine Baker born?

    Josephine Baker was born in St. Louis, MO

  • How old is
    Josephine Baker?

    Josephine Baker is 118

Best Quotes

  • Surely the day will come when color means nothing more than skin tone, when religion is seen uniquely as a way to speak one's soul; when birth...
  • Beautiful? It's all a question of luck. I was born with good legs. As for the rest... beautiful, no. Amusing, yes.

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