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Norma Donaldson

Norma Donaldson

A talented and versatile entertainer, Norma Donaldson seemed to find success wherever she chose to perform. Born and raised in Harlem, Donaldson launched her career as a nightclub singer and then toured with Harry Belafonte and Lena Horne. During the 1970s, she was a popular Broadway star and was most famous for portraying the loveless chorine Miss Adelaide, opposite Robert Guillame, in Frank Loesser's all-black revival of Guys and Dolls in 1976. She and Guillame were again paired in Purlie and No Place to Be Somebody. Donaldson's film credits include Willie Dynamite (1973), 9 to 5 (1980), House Party (1990), and Poetic Justice (1993). On television, she guest starred on numerous series, including All in the Family, The Jeffersons, and General Hospital. At the time of her death, she was playing Lilliebelle Barber on the soap opera The Young and the Restless. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide


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Who did Norma Donaldson portray in Nine to Five?
Norma Donaldson was Betty in Nine to Five

Who did Norma Donaldson portray in Willie Dynamite?
Norma Donaldson was Honey in Willie Dynamite

Who did Norma Donaldson play in Staying Alive?
Norma Donaldson was Fatima in Staying Alive

Who did Norma Donaldson play in Poetic Justice?
Norma Donaldson was Aunt May in Poetic Justice

Who did Norma Donaldson play in House Party?
Norma Donaldson was Mildred in House Party

Who did Norma Donaldson play in The Five Heartbeats?
Norma Donaldson was Mrs. Sawyer in The Five Heartbeats

Who did Norma Donaldson portray in Across 110th Street?
Norma Donaldson was Gloria Roberts in Across 110th Street


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