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Olga James, ‘Carmen Jones’ Actress, Dies At 95

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Olga James, the "Carmen Jones" singer, actress and night club performer, died in Los Angeles of complications from a fall. She was 95.

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Actress and singer who starred in the musical Carmen Jones, has died at 95

Olga James passed away at an assisted living facility in Los Angeles after complications from a fall in which she broke her pelvis.

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Olga James Dies: ‘Carmen Jones’ Star Was 95

Olga James, the singer and actor who costarred with Harry Belafonte in Otto Preminger’s classic 1954 musical film Carmen Jones, died January 25 at an assisted living facility in Los Angeles. She was 95. Her death was announced by family. James also starred opposite Sammy Davis Jr. in Broadway’s 1956 musical Mr. Wonderful. On TV, […]

2 months ago·Los Angeles, United States

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Olga James, ‘Carmen Jones’ Actress and Singer, Dies at 95

Olga James, who portrayed the jilted sweetheart of Harry Belafonte’s character in the Otto Preminger film musical Carmen Jones, has died at 95.

2 months ago·Los Angeles, United States

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Olga James, ‘Carmen Jones’ Actress, Dies At 95

Olga James, the "Carmen Jones" singer, actress and night club performer, died in Los Angeles of complications from a fall. She was 95.

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Olga James (1929-2025) - Find a Grave Memorial

Entertainer. She enjoyed a successful career on stage, in films and TV. She may be best remembered for her role as 'Cindy Lou' in the Dorothy Dandridge picture Carmen Jones (1954). Born into a family of entertainers, her father was a saxophonist, her mother was a dancer, she was raised by her grandparents, following her parent's divorce. After graduating from the Juilliard School of Music, she began her professional stage career in Europe. Follo…

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BroadwayWorld

CARMEN JONES Star Olga James Passes Away at 95

BroadwayWorld is saddened to report that actress Olga James, star of the film adaptation of Oscar Hammerstein's Carmen Jones, has passed away at 95 years old.

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