Fredi Washington

Personal Info

Birthday

December 23, 1903

Day of Death

1994-06-28

(90 years old)

Place of Birth

Savannah, Georgia, United States

Fredi Washington

Biography

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.

Known For

Animal Crackers

Imitation of Life

The Letter

Cab Calloway's Hi-De-Ho

Emperor Jones

One Mile from Heaven

Ouanga

Black and Tan

Filmography

1975
Black Shadows on a Silver Screen
as Self (archive sound)
1937
One Mile from Heaven
as Flora Jackson
1935
Ouanga
as Klili Gordon
1934
Imitation of Life
as Peola Johnson, Age 19
Cab Calloway's Hi-De-Ho
as Sam's wife
1933
Emperor Jones
as Undine
Mills Blue Rhythm Band
as Dancer
1930
Animal Crackers
as Party Guest
1929
Black and Tan
as Fredi - Duke's Girlfriend
The Letter
as Opium Den Dancer (Uncredited)