Actor
Fredi Washington
Born December 23, 1903 in Savannah, Georgia, United States
Died June 28, 199410 films
Fredericka Carolyn "Fredi" Washington (December 23, 1903 – June 28, 1994) was an American stage and film actress, performer, and writer. She gained recognition for film and stage work in the 1920s and 1930s.
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First watchImitation of Life19347.0as Peola Johnson, Age 19A struggling widow and her daughter take in a black housekeeper and her fair-skinned daughter. The two women start a successful business but face familial, identity, and racial issues…View filmEssential films
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10 films as actor- 1937One Mile from HeavenFlora Jackson
- 1935OuangaKlili Gordon
- 1934Imitation of LifePeola Johnson, Age 19
- 1934Cab Calloway's Hi-De-HoSam's wife
- 1933Emperor JonesUndine
- 1933Mills Blue Rhythm BandDancer
- 1930Animal CrackersParty Guest
- 1929Black and TanFredi - Duke's Girlfriend
- 1929The LetterOpium Den Dancer (Uncredited)
- 1922Square Joe