Mary Bond Davis
Mary Bond Davis (born June 3, 1958) is a singer, actor, and dancer from Los Angeles, California. She is best known for her performance as Motormouth Maybelle in the 2002 Broadway run of Hairpsray.
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Born | June 3, 1958 Los Angeles, California, United States |
Occupation(s) | Singer, actress, dancer |
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
- http://www.metropolitanroom.com/component/content/article/16-past-shows/56-mary-bond-davis%5B%5D
- "Harlans ~ the Nevermore". Archived from the original on 2009-11-03. Retrieved 2009-12-18.
- "Mary Bond Davis to Appear at the After Party Tonight 5/15 at Laurie Beechman".
- "Mary Bond Davis Filmography". Archived from the original on 2011-06-15. Retrieved 2009-12-18.
- "Harlans ~ the Nevermore". Archived from the original on 2009-11-03. Retrieved 2009-12-18.
- 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].]