Urylee Leonardos
Urylee Leonardos | |
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Urylee Leonardos, from a 1949 newsmagazine | |
| Born | May 14, 1910 Charleston, South Carolina, United States |
| Died | April 25, 1986 (aged 75) New York City, United States |
| Occupation(s) | singer, actor |
| Years active | 1939–1976 |
| Spouse | Kenneth Bacon |
Urylee Leonardos (May 14, 1910 – April 25, 1986) was an American vocalist and actress who appeared frequently on Broadway. She has the distinction of being the first black performer to understudy and go on for a Latina in a Broadway production. She filled in for Yma Sumac in the role of Princess Najla in the 1951 production of Flahooley.