Paulene Myers

A trailblazing African-American actress, Paulene Myers fights to break barriers on Broadway and television, paving the way for future generations with every powerful performance.

Born

1913

Died

1996

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Actress

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In short · Acted for six decades — 10 credits.

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Biography

Paulene Elenora Myers was an American actress whose career spanned over six decades. Known for variations of her name such as Pauline Myers and Pauline Meyers, she was a trailblazer for African–American actors in the entertainment industry. Myers made significant contributions to Broadway, where she performed as part of a pioneering generation of Black stage actors. In addition to her stage work, she appeared in numerous television series throughout her long and varied career.

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