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Mary Bond Davis
BornJune 3, 1958
Los Angeles, California, United States
Occupation(s)Singer, actress, dancer

Mary Bond Davis (born June 3, 1958) is a singer, actor, and dancer from Los Angeles, California.

Biography

Davis began her career at the age of 15 singing with different bands. She was a member of The Young Americans from 1974 to 1976, and appeared with them on The Bing Crosby Christmas Show.[1][2]

In 1980, Davis auditioned for Ain't Misbehavin', which traveled throughout the United States and Canada, and in 1982, spent a year with the world tour of Ain't Misbehavin'.[3]

Davis' most memorable film appearance is in Eddie Murphy's Coming To America.[4] Additional film credits include Jo Jo Dancer, Your Life Is Calling; The Art Of Dying; Hook; Jeffrey; New York Minute; and Romance and Cigarettes.

Davis was in the original cast of the Broadway shows Mail, Jelly's Last Jam, Marie Christine, and Hairspray.[5]

She is a three-time winner of the Drama-Logue Award (Get Happy, Shout Up A Morning, A...My Name Is Alice).[6]

References

  1. ^ http://www.metropolitanroom.com/component/content/article/16-past-shows/56-mary-bond-davis[permanent dead link]
  2. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-11-03. Retrieved 2009-12-18.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  3. ^ http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Mary_Bond_Davis_To_Appear_At_The_After_Party_Tonight_515_At_Laurie_Beechman_20090515
  4. ^ http://www.fandango.com/marybonddavis/filmography/p17397
  5. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2009-11-03. Retrieved 2009-12-18.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  6. ^ http://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Mary_Bond_Davis_Goes_Solo_at_Dannys_Saturday_Nights_at_11_20060219 Mary Bond Davis Goes Solo at Dannys Saturday Nights at 11].]
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