Personal Info
- Known ForActing
- GenderFemale
- Birthday1914-11-15
- Day of Death1989-06-20 (74 years)
- Place of BirthMiami, Florida, USA
- Also Known AsEunice WestmorelandUna NovellaRita Novella Rita Rio
Dona Drake
Biography
Dona Drake (born Eunice Westmoreland on November 15, 1914) was an African-American singer, dancer, and film actress active in the 1930s and 1940s. Despite her heritage, she often identified as Mexican or of Latin descent to navigate Hollywood’s racial landscape. Over her career, she was frequently cast in ethnic roles, portraying Hispanic, Middle Eastern, and European characters. She performed...Read More
Acting Career
- 1954
Princess of the Nile
As: Mirva
- 1953
Down Laredo Way
As: Narita
- 1953
Son of Belle Starr
As: Dolores
- 1953
The Bandits of Corsica
As: Zelda
- 1952
Kansas City Confidential
As: Teresa
- 1951
Valentino
As: Maria Torres
- 1950
Fortunes of Captain Blood
As: Pepita
- 1949
Beyond the Forest
As: Jenny
1949The Girl from Jones Beach
As: Connie Martin
1949The Doolins of Oklahoma
As: Cattle Annie
1948So This Is New York
As: Kate Goff
- 1948
Another Part of the Forest
As: Laurette Sincee
1946Dangerous Millions
As: Elena Valdez
- 1946
Without Reservations
As: Dolores Ortega
1945Hollywood Victory Caravan
As: Dona Drake
1944Hot Rhythm
As: Mary Adams
1943Let's Face It
As: Muriel
- 1942
Road to Morocco
As: Mihirmah
1942Star Spangled Rhythm
As: Dona Drake
1941Louisiana Purchase
As: Beatrice
1941Aloma of the South Seas
As: Nea
1941Pan-Americonga
As: Rita Rio
1939Rita Rio and Her Orchestra
As: Rita Rio
1936Strike Me Pink
As: Mademoiselle Fifi