Deceased
When Did Jeni Le Gon Die?
Life & Death
Died aged 96Also known asJeni Legon, Jenny Le Gon, Jeni LeGon, Jennie LigonGenderFemaleNationalityUnited StatesBorn14/08/1916Born inGeorgia, USADied07/12/2012 (aged 96)Died inVancouverWikidataQ6177461 ↗TMDb#97046 ↗
Jeni LeGon, also credited as Jeni Le Gon, was an American dancer, dance instructor, and actress. She was one of the first African-American women to establish a solo career in tap dance.
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| Year | Title | Character | Age at release |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | In the Shadow of Hollywood: Race Movies and the Birth of Black CinemaMovie | Herself | 91 |
| 2001 | BonesMovie | Window Granny | 85 |
| 1953 | Bright RoadMovie | — | 37 |
| 1951 | Amos 'n' AndySeries | Daphne Jackson (uncredited) | 35 |
| 1949 | I Shot Jesse JamesMovie | Veronica, Cynthy's Maid | 33 |
| 1948 | Easter ParadeMovie | Essie (uncredited) | 32 |
| 1948 | Easter ParadeMovie | Essie, Nadine's Maid (uncredited) | 32 |
| 1943 | Stormy WeatherMovie | Dancer (uncredited) | 27 |
| 1943 | My Son, The HeroMovie | Lambie | 27 |
| 1942 | Arabian NightsMovie | Dresser | 26 |
| 1942 | Take My LifeMovie | Helen Stanley | 26 |
| 1941 | SundownMovie | Miriami | 25 |
| 1940 | While Thousands CheerMovie | Myra | 24 |
| 1940 | Glamour for SaleMovie | Maid (uncredited) | 24 |
| 1940 | I Can't Give You Anything But Love, BabyMovie | Annie | 24 |
| 1939 | Double DealMovie | Nita | 23 |
| 1937 | Ali Baba Goes to TownMovie | Specialty Dancer | 21 |
| 1937 | The Adventurous BlondeMovie | Maid (uncredited) | 21 |
| 1937 | Hi-De-HoMovie | Deacon's Wife (uncredited) | 21 |
| 1936 | Dishonour BrightMovie | Cabaret Dancer | 20 |