Dancer

Anise Boyer

American dancer and actress

Born 1914 · FloridaDied 2008United States
Anise Boyer
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Anise Boyer was an American dancer, born in 1914 in Florida, who died in 2008.

Biography

Anise Margaret Boyer (1914–2008) was an American dancer and actress known for her work during the Harlem Renaissance. She joined the Cotton Club chorus line when she was a teenager and starred in the 1932 film Harlem is Heaven. She also danced in the duo Anise and Åland, travelling extensively with Cab Calloway's band. She retired from the entertainment industry in 1948.

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Contemporaries

B

Bonnie Bird

American dancer (1914-1995)

1914–1995
G

Gisella Caccialanza

American ballerina (1914–1998)

1914–1998
Dona Drake

Dona Drake

actress, singer, dancer (1914-1989)

1914–1989
Devi Dja

Devi Dja

Indonesian-born American actress and dancer (1914–1989)

1914–1989
Edith Kanakaʻole

Edith Kanakaʻole

dancer 1913-1979

1913–1979
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Leon James

American dancer of lindy-hop and jazz (1913-1970)

1913–1970
Jules Munshin

Jules Munshin

American actor (1915-1970)

1915–1970
C

Claire Helen Haywood

ballet teacher, artist

1913–1978

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