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What woman became the first African-American actress to winn an Emmy Award?
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Gail Fisher won an Emmy Award in 1970 for her portrayal of Peggy Fair, secretary to the detective played by Mike Connors on the CBS television series ''Mannix." She won the award for Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Drama Series.
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In 2001 who became the first African American actress to win an Academy Award for her leading role in Mosters Ball?
Academy Award for Best Actress: Halle Berry
Which Indian film actor or actress get this award first?
Which award?
Who was the first African American to win a tony award?
In 1950, Juanita Hall became the first African-American woman to win a Tony Award in the supporting actress category. She won the award for her performance as Bloody Mary in South Pacific.In 2004, Phylicia Rashad became the first African-American woman to win a Tony Award in lead actress category. She won the award for her performance of the hardened matriarch Lena Younger in the revival of Lorraine Hansberry's A Raisin in the Sun.
Who is the 2nd African American actress to win an Oscar award?
There is no Academy Award for black actresses. But on March 24, 2002, Halle Berry became the first African-American woman to win the Best Actress award for her performance in "Monster's Ball" (2001).
When was the first National Film Award for Best Actress given?
First National Award for Best Actress was given to Nargis Dutt in 1968.
Who was the first African-American actress to win an Emmy and what program was she in?
In 1970, Gail Fisher became the first African-American actress to win an Emmy Award for excellence in television. She won the award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her portrayal of Peggy Fair, secretary to the detective played by Mike Connors on ''Mannix."
Who was the first Spanish actress nominated for Best Actress at the Oscars for Volver?
It was Penelope Cruz, who two years later became the first Spanish actress to win an Academy Award for her performance in Woody Allen" "Vicky Cristina Barcelona" (2008). She won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress.
Who is Hale Berry?
Halle Berry is a mix of African American and Caucasian. She has been an actress since 1989. She became the first African American woman as of 2009 to receive a best actress award.
Who became the first African American to win the Academy Award for Best Actress?
Halle Berry, who won for her performance as Leticia Musgrove in "Monster's Ball" (2001).
Who was the first black person to win the Academy Award for Best Actress?
Halle Berry won the 2001 Best Actress award for her performance in "Monster's Ball."
Who became the first to African American win an Academy Award for best actress in 2002?
Halle Berry, who won for her performance as Leticia Musgrove in "Monster's Ball" (2001).
Who won the first Indian National Award for Best Actress?
Nargis won the first National Award for Best Actress in 1968 for Raat Aur Din.
