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30 de jun. de 2024 · Danitra Vance (July 13, 1954 – August 21, 1994) was an American comedian and actress best known for her role as a cast member on the eleventh season of Saturday Night Live (SNL) in 1985. Born and raised in Chicago's South Side, Vance gained recognition for her performances at The Second City and her work in Off-Broadway productions.
Hace 5 días · Danitra Vance was an actor and comedian who joined the SNL cast for the 1985-86 season, but many have criticized the way that she was pigeon-holed into roles. Vance was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1990 and ultimately succumbed to the disease at age 40 when her cancer returned a few years later.
Hace 5 días · Danitra Vance, a groundbreaking talent on SNL during her 1985-1986 season, broke barriers as the first Black woman to become a full-time cast member. With her hilarious take on the teenage mother Cabrini Green, Vance left a mark on the show's history, exemplifying strength, resilience, and talent.
14 de jun. de 2024 · The slightly more seasoned Terry Sweeney, Nora Dunn, Danitra Vance (who told The New York Times that she’d taken a leave of absence from her job at Bloomingdale’s for the show), Dennis Miller, and character actor Randy Quaid (who had received an Oscar nod for his role in 1974’s The Last Detail) rounded things out.
24 de jun. de 2024 · According to Advocate, Danitra Vance — famous for being SNL’s first Black female repertory player and first gay female regular, despite not being out at the time — is also known for,...
26 de jun. de 2024 · Comedian and actress who became known for appearing on Saturday Night Live in it's 11th season and died of breast cancer in 1994.
Hace 5 días · African American cast members of Saturday Night Live only, no guest hosts. There have been some diverse performers on the Saturday Night Live cast.
