Date of Birth: March 29, 1918
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Date of Death: August 17, 1990
Biography
Pearl Mae Bailey was an American actress and singer, born on March 29, 1918, in Newport News, Virginia. She began her career in entertainment performing in nightclubs and made her Broadway debut in St. Louis Woman in 1946. Bailey was known for her sultry voice and charismatic stage presence, which led to her starring role in the all-black production of Hello, Dolly! in 1968, a performance that earned her a Special Tony Award. She also appeared in films such as Carmen Jones (1954) and Porgy and Bess (1959). Beyond her work in entertainment, Bailey was an advocate for civil rights and served as a special ambassador to the United Nations. She authored several books and earned a degree in theology from Georgetown University in 1985. Pearl Bailey passed away on August 17, 1990.
5 Interesting Facts about Pearl Bailey
1. Pearl Bailey won an Emmy Award for her performance in the television special, “Pearlie Mae” in 1971.
2. She was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1988 by President Ronald Reagan.
3. Pearl Bailey was a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated.
4. Bailey published several books, including a cookbook and an autobiography titled “The Raw Pearl.”
5. She voiced Big Mama in Disney’s animated film “The Fox and the Hound” (1981).
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Pearl Bailey
1. “A man without ambition is dead. A man with ambition but no love is dead.”
2. “There is a period of life when we swallow a knowledge of ourselves and it becomes either good or sour inside.”
3. “What the world really needs is more love and less paperwork.”
4. “You never find yourself until you face the truth.”
5. “No matter what the job is, you can do it and do it well if you put enough effort into it.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
At the peak of her career, Pearl Bailey’s net worth was estimated to be around $5 million.
Children
Pearl Bailey did not have any biological children, but she adopted a son named Tony Bailey.
Relevant Links
1. [Pearl Bailey – Biography on IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0047387/bio
2. [Pearl Bailey on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pearl_Bailey
3. [Pearl Bailey’s profile on AllMusic](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/pearl-bailey-mn0000031056
5. [Pearl Bailey’s books on Goodreads](https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/112067.Pearl_Bailey
