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Hattie McDaniel

Bio: Hattie McDaniel (June 10, 1893 - October 26, 1952) was an American actress whose portrayal of Mammy in Gone with the Wind (1939) won her the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, making her the first black person to win an Academy Award. After working as early as the 1910s as a band vocalist, Hattie McDaniel debuted as a maid in The Golden West (1932)

Born: Sat, Jun 10 1893

Birthplace: Wichita, Kansas, USA

Death: Sun, Oct 26 1952

Hattie McDaniel is 59 years old

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The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 5

Hattie McDaniel would have been no older than 59 in The Little Rascals - The ClassicFlix Restorations, Volume 5

Movie Released: Tue, Apr 05 2022

And the Oscar Goes To...

Hattie McDaniel would have been no older than 59 in And the Oscar Goes To... as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 01 2014

1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year

Hattie McDaniel would have been no older than 59 in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 02 2009

Hattie McDaniel: or A Credit to the Motion Picture Industry

Hattie McDaniel would have been no older than 59 in Hattie McDaniel: or A Credit to the Motion Picture Industry as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2004

The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind

Hattie McDaniel would have been no older than 59 in The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 01 1988

Musical Comedy Tonight III

Hattie McDaniel would have been no older than 59 in Musical Comedy Tonight III

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 22 1985

George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey

Hattie McDaniel would have been no older than 59 in George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 03 1985

Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage

Hattie McDaniel would have been no older than 59 in Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 25 1983

Hollywood: The Selznick Years

Hattie McDaniel would have been no older than 59 in Hollywood: The Selznick Years as ''Gone with the Wind' screen test (archive footage) (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 31 1961

The Big Wheel

Hattie McDaniel was 56 in The Big Wheel as 'Minnie'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 04 1949

Family Honeymoon

Hattie McDaniel was 55 in Family Honeymoon as 'Phyllis'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 06 1948

Mickey

Hattie McDaniel was 55 in Mickey as 'Bertha'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 23 1948

The Flame

Hattie McDaniel was 54 in The Flame as 'Celia'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 24 1947

Song of the South

Hattie McDaniel was 53 in Song of the South as 'Aunt Tempy'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 12 1946

Never Say Goodbye

Hattie McDaniel was 53 in Never Say Goodbye as 'Cozy'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 09 1946

Margie

Hattie McDaniel was 53 in Margie as 'Cynthia'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 15 1946

Janie Gets Married

Hattie McDaniel was 53 in Janie Gets Married as 'April'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 22 1946

Hi, Beautiful

Hattie McDaniel was 51 in Hi, Beautiful as 'Millie'.

Movie Released: Mon, Dec 18 1944

3 Is a Family

Hattie McDaniel was 51 in 3 Is a Family as 'Maid'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 23 1944

Janie

Hattie McDaniel was 51 in Janie as 'April, Conway's Maid'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 02 1944

Since You Went Away

Hattie McDaniel was 51 in Since You Went Away as 'Fidelia'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 30 1944

Thank Your Lucky Stars

Hattie McDaniel was 50 in Thank Your Lucky Stars as 'Gossip in "Ice Cold Katie" Number'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 25 1943

Johnny Come Lately

Hattie McDaniel was 50 in Johnny Come Lately as 'Aida'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 03 1943

George Washington Slept Here

Hattie McDaniel was 49 in George Washington Slept Here as 'Hester'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 30 1942

In This Our Life

Hattie McDaniel was 48 in In This Our Life as 'Minerva Clay'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 08 1942

The Male Animal

Hattie McDaniel was 48 in The Male Animal as 'Cleota'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 12 1942

They Died with Their Boots On

Hattie McDaniel was 48 in They Died with Their Boots On as 'Callie'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 20 1941

Affectionately Yours

Hattie McDaniel was 47 in Affectionately Yours as 'Cynthia, Sue's Cook'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 10 1941

The Great Lie

Hattie McDaniel was 47 in The Great Lie as 'Violet'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 05 1941

Cavalcade of the Academy Awards

Hattie McDaniel was 47 in Cavalcade of the Academy Awards as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 31 1940

Maryland

Hattie McDaniel was 47 in Maryland as 'Aunt Carrie'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 19 1940

Gone with the Wind

Hattie McDaniel was 46 in Gone with the Wind as 'Mammy'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 15 1939

Zenobia

Hattie McDaniel was 45 in Zenobia as 'Dehlia'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 21 1939

Everybody's Baby

Hattie McDaniel was 45 in Everybody's Baby as 'Hattie'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 24 1939

The Shining Hour

Hattie McDaniel was 45 in The Shining Hour as 'Belvedere'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 18 1938

The Mad Miss Manton

Hattie McDaniel was 45 in The Mad Miss Manton as 'Hilda'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 21 1938

Carefree

Hattie McDaniel was 45 in Carefree as 'Hattie (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 02 1938

The Shopworn Angel

Hattie McDaniel was 45 in The Shopworn Angel as 'Martha'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 15 1938

Vivacious Lady

Hattie McDaniel was 44 in Vivacious Lady as 'Hattie (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, May 13 1938

Battle of Broadway

Hattie McDaniel was 44 in Battle of Broadway as 'Agatha'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 22 1938

True Confession

Hattie McDaniel was 44 in True Confession as 'Ella'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 24 1937

Quick Money

Hattie McDaniel was 44 in Quick Money as 'Hattie (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 10 1937

45 Fathers

Hattie McDaniel was 44 in 45 Fathers as 'Beulah'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 26 1937

Nothing Sacred

Hattie McDaniel was 44 in Nothing Sacred as 'Mrs. Walker (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 25 1937

Merry Go Round of 1938

Hattie McDaniel was 44 in Merry Go Round of 1938 as 'Maid'.

Movie Released: Sun, Nov 14 1937

Over the Goal

Hattie McDaniel was 44 in Over the Goal as 'Hannah'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 16 1937

Sky Racket

Hattie McDaniel was 44 in Sky Racket as 'Jenny'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 01 1937

Saratoga

Hattie McDaniel was 44 in Saratoga as 'Rosetta'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 23 1937

Mississippi Moods

Hattie McDaniel was 44 in Mississippi Moods

Movie Released: Mon, Jul 19 1937

The Wildcatter

Hattie McDaniel was 43 in The Wildcatter as 'Pearl (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jun 06 1937

The Crime Nobody Saw

Hattie McDaniel was 43 in The Crime Nobody Saw as 'Ambrosia'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 12 1937

Don't Tell the Wife

Hattie McDaniel was 43 in Don't Tell the Wife as 'Mamie (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 05 1937

Racing Lady

Hattie McDaniel was 43 in Racing Lady as 'Abby'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 12 1937

Reunion

Hattie McDaniel was 43 in Reunion as 'Sadie'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 20 1936

Can This Be Dixie?

Hattie McDaniel was 43 in Can This Be Dixie? as 'Lizzie'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 13 1936

Libeled Lady

Hattie McDaniel was 43 in Libeled Lady as 'Scrubwoman in Grand Plaza Hall (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 09 1936

Valiant Is the Word for Carrie

Hattie McDaniel was 43 in Valiant Is the Word for Carrie as 'Ellen Belle'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 06 1936

Star for a Night

Hattie McDaniel was 43 in Star for a Night as 'Hattie'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 28 1936

Postal Inspector

Hattie McDaniel was 43 in Postal Inspector as 'Deborah'.

Movie Released: Sun, Aug 16 1936

High Tension

Hattie McDaniel was 43 in High Tension as 'Hattie'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 10 1936

The Bride Walks Out

Hattie McDaniel was 43 in The Bride Walks Out as 'Mamie'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 10 1936

Show Boat

Hattie McDaniel was 42 in Show Boat as 'Queenie'.

Movie Released: Sun, May 17 1936

Arbor Day

Hattie McDaniel was 42 in Arbor Day as 'Buckwheat's Mother'.

Movie Released: Sat, May 02 1936

Gentle Julia

Hattie McDaniel was 42 in Gentle Julia as 'Kitty Silvers'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 10 1936

The Singing Kid

Hattie McDaniel was 42 in The Singing Kid as 'Maid (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 10 1936

The First Baby

Hattie McDaniel was 42 in The First Baby as 'Dora'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 02 1936

We're Only Human

Hattie McDaniel was 42 in We're Only Human as 'Molly'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 27 1935

Another Face

Hattie McDaniel was 42 in Another Face as 'Nellie (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 20 1935

Music Is Magic

Hattie McDaniel was 42 in Music Is Magic as 'Hattie (Amanda in credits)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 1935

Murder by Television

Hattie McDaniel was 42 in Murder by Television as 'Isabella'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 01 1935

Alice Adams

Hattie McDaniel was 42 in Alice Adams as 'Malena Burns - Maid Serving Dinner'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 23 1935

China Seas

Hattie McDaniel was 42 in China Seas as 'Isabel McCarthy, Dolly's Maid (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 09 1935

Wig-Wag

Hattie McDaniel was 41 in Wig-Wag as 'Cook'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 11 1935

Traveling Saleslady

Hattie McDaniel was 41 in Traveling Saleslady as 'Martha Smith (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 28 1935

Anniversary Trouble

Hattie McDaniel was 41 in Anniversary Trouble as 'Maid'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 13 1935

The Little Colonel

Hattie McDaniel was 41 in The Little Colonel as 'Becky "Mom Beck" Porter'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 22 1935

Okay Toots!

Hattie McDaniel was 41 in Okay Toots! as 'Maid (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 02 1935

The Chases of Pimple Street

Hattie McDaniel was 41 in The Chases of Pimple Street as 'Hattie - Gertrude's Maid (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 22 1934

Babbitt

Hattie McDaniel was 41 in Babbitt as 'Rosalie (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 08 1934

Imitation of Life

Hattie McDaniel was 41 in Imitation of Life as 'Woman at Funeral (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 23 1934

Fate's Fathead

Hattie McDaniel was 41 in Fate's Fathead as 'Mandy - the Maid'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 17 1934

Lost in the Stratosphere

Hattie McDaniel was 41 in Lost in the Stratosphere as 'Ida Johnson'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 14 1934

Flirtation

Hattie McDaniel was 41 in Flirtation as 'Abigail (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 09 1934

Judge Priest

Hattie McDaniel was 41 in Judge Priest as 'Aunt Dilsey'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 15 1934

King Kelly of the U.S.A.

Hattie McDaniel was 41 in King Kelly of the U.S.A. as 'Mop Buyer'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 15 1934

Operator 13

Hattie McDaniel was 40 in Operator 13 as 'Annie (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 08 1934

City Park

Hattie McDaniel was 40 in City Park as 'Tessie'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 01 1934

Merry Wives of Reno

Hattie McDaniel was 40 in Merry Wives of Reno as 'Bunny's Maid (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 18 1934

Mickey's Rescue

Hattie McDaniel was 40 in Mickey's Rescue as 'Maid'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 22 1934

Good-bye Love

Hattie McDaniel was 40 in Good-bye Love as 'Edna the Maid'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 09 1933

I'm No Angel

Hattie McDaniel was 40 in I'm No Angel as 'Manicurist (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 06 1933

Hello, Sister!

Hattie McDaniel was 39 in Hello, Sister! as 'Woman in Apartment House'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 14 1933

Hypnotized

Hattie McDaniel was 39 in Hypnotized as 'Powder Room Attendant'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 25 1932

Blonde Venus

Hattie McDaniel was 39 in Blonde Venus as 'Cora, Helen's Maid in New Orleans (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 23 1932

The Boiling Point

Hattie McDaniel was 39 in The Boiling Point as 'Caroline - the Cook (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 15 1932

The Washington Masquerade

Hattie McDaniel was 39 in The Washington Masquerade as 'Maid (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 09 1932

Are You Listening?

Hattie McDaniel was 38 in Are You Listening? as 'Performer entering radio station'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 21 1932

The Impatient Maiden

Hattie McDaniel was 38 in The Impatient Maiden as 'Injured Patient (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 01 1932

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Explained

Hattie McDaniel would have been no older than 59 in Explained as 'Self - First Black Oscar Winner (archive footage)'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, May 23 2018

The Beulah Show

Hattie McDaniel was 57+ in The Beulah Show as 'Beulah'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 03 1950