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Bessie Smith
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When did Bessie Smith die?
September 26, 1937
How did Bessie Smith die?
Auto accident
How old was Bessie Smith when she died?
43 years old
Where did Bessie Smith die?
Clarksdale, Mississippi, USA
When was Bessie Smith born?
April 15, 1894
Where was Bessie Smith born?
Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA
What was Bessie Smith's birth name?
Elizabeth Smith
How tall was Bessie Smith?
5 feet 9 inches, or 1.75 meters
What was Bessie Smith known for?
Angel Heart
,
Kill Bill: Vol. 2
,
Water for Elephants
, and
Dolemite Is My Name
Was Bessie Smith married?
She was married to Jack Gee from June 7, 1923 to 1929.
How many awards did Bessie Smith win?
1 award
How many award nominations did Bessie Smith receive?
2 nominations
Known for
Angel Heart
7.2
Soundtrack
("Honeymoon Blues")
1987
Water for Elephants
6.9
Soundtrack
("I Need a Little Sugar in My Bowl")
2011
Kill Bill: Vol. 2
8.0
Soundtrack
("About Her")
2004
Dolemite Is My Name
7.2
Soundtrack
("Nobody Knows When You're Down and Out")
2019
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