Hattie McDaniel was an American actress. She is best known for her role as Mammy in Gone with the Wind for which she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, making her the first African American to win an Academy Award.
In addition to acting in many films, McDaniel was a professional singer-songwriter, comedian, stage actress, radio performer, and television star; she was the first black woman to sing on the radio in the U.S. During her career, McDaniel appeared in over 300 films, although she received screen credits for only 80 or so.
McDaniel has two stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Hollywood: one at 6933 Hollywood Boulevard for her contributions to radio and one at 1719 Vine Street for acting in motion pictures. In 1975, she was inducted into the Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame and in 2006 became the first black Oscar winner honored with a US postage stamp.
As for those grapefruit and buttermilk diets, I'll take roast chicken and dumplings. diets
We all respect sincerity in our friends and acquaintances, but Hollywood is willing to pay for it. respect
Faith is the black person's federal reserve system. faith
Putting a little time aside for clean fun and good humor is very necessary to relieve the tensions of our time. humor
Motherhood: All love begins and ends there. 22 other views from Robert Browning
22 other views from Robert Browning
A mother's happiness is like a beacon, lighting up the future but reflected also on the past in the guise of fond memories. 53 other thoughts from Honore de Balzac
53 other thoughts from Honore de Balzac
With what price we pay for the glory of motherhood. 5 other views from Isadora Duncan
5 other views from Isadora Duncan
The babe at first feeds upon the mother's bosom, but it is always on her heart. 58 thoughts from Henry Ward Beecher
58 thoughts from Henry Ward Beecher