Mable Lee

Mable Lee

Known for

Acting

Born

July 2, 1921

Died

February 7, 2019 (aged 97)

Biography

Mable Lee (August 2, 1921 – February 7, 2019), sometimes spelled Mabel Lee, was an American jazz tap dancer, singer, and entertainer. Lee appeared on Broadway, at the Apollo Theater, and was known as "Queen of the Soundies" due to her numerous performances in the films.

Best known work

Reet, Petite, and Gone
Reet, Petite, and Gone
1947
Baby Don't Go Away from Me
Baby Don't Go Away from Me
1946
Swanee Showboat
Swanee Showboat
1947
The Dreamer
The Dreamer
1948
Ebony Parade
Ebony Parade
O'Voutie O'Rooney
O'Voutie O'Rooney
1947
I Want a Big Fat Mama
I Want a Big Fat Mama
1941
Cats Can't Dance
Cats Can't Dance
1945
Pigmeat Throws the Bull
Pigmeat Throws the Bull
1945
Half-Past Jump Time
Half-Past Jump Time
1945

Filmography

  1. TBA

    Ebony Parade

    as (archive footage)

  2. 1948

    The Dreamer

  3. 1947

    O'Voutie O'Rooney

  4. 1947

    Swanee Showboat

  5. 1947

    Reet, Petite, and Gone

    as Mabel (as Mabel Lee)

  6. 1946

    Sizzle with Sissle

    as Self / Dancer

  7. 1946

    Baby Don't Go Away from Me

  8. 1945

    Pigmeat Throws the Bull

  9. 1945

    Half-Past Jump Time

  10. 1945

    Cats Can't Dance

  11. 1943

    Rhythmania

  12. 1943

    Chicken Shack Shuffle

  13. 1943

    Babbling Bess

    as Dancer

  14. 1941

    I Want a Big Fat Mama
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