Born in Oklahoma, she was a popular blues singer when she made her film debut in "Blackenstein" (1973), which she also composed the music for. Her oth...read more
Born in Oklahoma, she was a popular blues singer when she made her film debut in "Blackenstein" (1973), which she also composed the music for. Her other credits included "Dolemite" (1975), "Rude" (1982), "Penitentiary" (1979) and "Pirates Of Silicon Valley" (1999). For television, she was best remembered for the role of 'Lucille Pinkney' on the series "Sanford And Son".
Department
Acting
Birthday
1930-03-15
Place of Birth
Watonga, Oklahoma, USA
Also Known As
[ "Cardella Demilo", "Cardello DeMilo" ]
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