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Hadda Brooks
Known for
Acting
Born
October 29, 1916
Birthplace
Boyle Heights, Los Angeles, California, USA
Died
November 21, 2002 (aged 86)
Biography
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hadda Brooks (October 29, 1916 – November 21, 2002) was an American pianist, vocalist and composer. Her first single, "Swingin' the Boogie", which she composed, was issued in 1945. She was billed as "Queen of the Boogie". She sang at Hawaii's official statehood ceremony in 1959 and was reportedly asked for a private audience by Pope Pius XII.
Best known work
The Thirteenth Floor
1999
In a Lonely Place
1950
The Bad and the Beautiful
1952
Out of the Blue
1947
Boogie Woogie Blues
1948Filmography
1999
The Thirteenth Flooras Lounge Piano Player
1952
The Bad and the Beautifulas Piano Player (uncredited)
1950
In a Lonely Placeas Singer
1948
1947
Out of the Blueas Herself