Lottie Grady
American singer, dancer, and comedian
Biography
Lists
Also Viewed
The basics
Quick Facts
| Intro | American singer, dancer, and comedian | |
| Places | United States of America | |
| was | Comedian Singer Dancer | |
| Gender |
| |
| Birth | 8 September 1887 | |
| Death | 1970 (aged 82 years) | |
| Star sign | Virgo |
The details
Biography
Charlotte Grady Roxborough (September 8, 1887 – 1970) was a singer, dancer, and comedian who performed in theatrical productions and vaudeville as well as films. She was born to Wesley, a white father & Susan (Kelly) Grady. She performed at the Pekin Theatre in Chicago where she was a star member of its stock company. She starred in William Foster's “The Pullman Porter,” in 1912, the first black motion picture production.
She was born in Chicago. Her photograph ran in a 1909 edition of the New York Age. She was described as well known and lauded for her performances in reviews.
She married Charles Roxborough, a lawyer who served in the Michigan Senate. Then divorced. She ran a saloon in Idlewild, Michigan.
Theater
- The Merry Widower (musical) (1908)
- Mr. Lode of Koal (1909)
- Broadway Rastus (show)
Filmography
- The Railroad Porter/ The Pullman Porter (1912)
- The Grafter and the Girl (1913)