Pearl Bailey Biography (1918-1990)



Born Pearl May Bailey, March 29, 1918, in Newport News, VA; died after collapsing, August 17, 1990, in Philadelphia, PA; daughter of Joseph James (a minister) and Pearl Bailey; married John Randolph Pinkett, Jr., August 31, 1948 (divorced, March, 1952); married Louis Bellson, Jr. (a jazz drummer), November19, 1952; children: (second marriage) Tony Bellson, DeeDee Bellson. Addresses: Agent--William Morris Agency, 1350 Avenue of the Americas, New York,NY 10019.

Nationality
American
Gender
Female
Birth Details
March 29, 1918
Newport News, Virginia, United States
Death Details
August 17, 1990
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

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