Portrait of Hattie McDaniel

Hattie McDaniel

Bio: Hattie McDaniel (June 10, 1893 - October 26, 1952) was an American actress whose portrayal of Mammy in Gone with the Wind (1939) won her the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, making her the first black person to win an Academy Award. After working as early as the 1910s as a band vocalist, Hattie McDaniel debuted as a maid in The Golden West (1932)
Born: Sat, Jun 10 1893
Birthplace: Wichita, Kansas, USA

Death: Sun, Oct 26 1952
Hattie McDaniel is 59 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

Poster of And the Oscar Goes To...
And the Oscar Goes To...
Hattie McDaniel would have been no older than
59 in And the Oscar Goes To...
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Feb 01 2014
Poster of 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
Hattie McDaniel would have been no older than
59 in 1939: Hollywood's Greatest Year
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Jul 02 2009
Poster of Hattie McDaniel: or A Credit to the Motion Picture Industry
Hattie McDaniel: or A Credit to the Motion Picture Industry
Hattie McDaniel would have been no older than
59 in Hattie McDaniel: or A Credit to the Motion Picture Industry
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind
The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind
Hattie McDaniel would have been no older than
59 in The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind
as '(archive footage)'.
Sat, Oct 01 1988
Poster of Musical Comedy Tonight III
Musical Comedy Tonight III
Hattie McDaniel would have been no older than
59 in Musical Comedy Tonight III
as ''.
Fri, Nov 22 1985
Poster of George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey
George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey
Hattie McDaniel would have been no older than
59 in George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey
as ''.
Sun, Mar 03 1985
Poster of Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
Hattie McDaniel would have been no older than
59 in Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage
as 'Self (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Fri, Feb 25 1983
Poster of Hollywood: The Selznick Years
Hollywood: The Selznick Years
Hattie McDaniel would have been no older than
59 in Hollywood: The Selznick Years
as ''Gone with the Wind' screen test (archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Sun, Dec 31 1961
Poster of The Big Wheel
The Big Wheel
Hattie McDaniel was
56 in The Big Wheel
as 'Minnie'.
Fri, Nov 04 1949
Poster of Family Honeymoon
Family Honeymoon
Hattie McDaniel was
55 in Family Honeymoon
as 'Phyllis'.
Mon, Dec 06 1948
Poster of Mickey
Mickey
Hattie McDaniel was
55 in Mickey
as 'Bertha'.
Wed, Jun 23 1948
Poster of The Flame
The Flame
Hattie McDaniel was
54 in The Flame
as 'Celia'.
Mon, Nov 24 1947
Poster of Song of the South
Song of the South
Hattie McDaniel was
53 in Song of the South
as 'Aunt Tempy'.
Tue, Nov 12 1946
Poster of Never Say Goodbye
Never Say Goodbye
Hattie McDaniel was
53 in Never Say Goodbye
as 'Cozy'.
Sat, Nov 09 1946
Poster of Margie
Margie
Hattie McDaniel was
53 in Margie
as 'Cynthia'.
Tue, Oct 15 1946
Poster of Janie Gets Married
Janie Gets Married
Hattie McDaniel was
53 in Janie Gets Married
as 'April'.
Sat, Jun 22 1946
Poster of Hi, Beautiful
Hi, Beautiful
Hattie McDaniel was
51 in Hi, Beautiful
as 'Millie'.
Mon, Dec 18 1944
Poster of 3 Is a Family
3 Is a Family
Hattie McDaniel was
51 in 3 Is a Family
as 'Maid'.
Thu, Nov 23 1944
Poster of Janie
Janie
Hattie McDaniel was
51 in Janie
as 'April, Conway's Maid'.
Sat, Sep 02 1944
Poster of Since You Went Away
Since You Went Away
Hattie McDaniel was
51 in Since You Went Away
as 'Fidelia'.
Fri, Jun 30 1944
Poster of Thank Your Lucky Stars
Thank Your Lucky Stars
Hattie McDaniel was
50 in Thank Your Lucky Stars
as 'Gossip in 'Ice Cold Katie' Number'.
Sat, Sep 25 1943
Poster of Johnny Come Lately
Johnny Come Lately
Hattie McDaniel was
50 in Johnny Come Lately
as 'Aida'.
Fri, Sep 03 1943
Poster of George Washington Slept Here
George Washington Slept Here
Hattie McDaniel was
49 in George Washington Slept Here
as 'Hester'.
Fri, Oct 30 1942
Poster of In This Our Life
In This Our Life
Hattie McDaniel was
48 in In This Our Life
as 'Minerva Clay'.
Fri, May 08 1942
Poster of The Male Animal
The Male Animal
Hattie McDaniel was
48 in The Male Animal
as 'Cleota'.
Thu, Mar 12 1942
Poster of They Died with Their Boots On
They Died with Their Boots On
Hattie McDaniel was
48 in They Died with Their Boots On
as 'Callie'.
Thu, Nov 20 1941
Poster of Affectionately Yours
Affectionately Yours
Hattie McDaniel was
47 in Affectionately Yours
as 'Cynthia, Sue's Cook'.
Sat, May 10 1941
Poster of The Great Lie
The Great Lie
Hattie McDaniel was
47 in The Great Lie
as 'Violet'.
Sat, Apr 05 1941
Poster of Cavalcade of the Academy Awards
Cavalcade of the Academy Awards
Hattie McDaniel was
47 in Cavalcade of the Academy Awards
as 'Self'.
Wed, Jul 31 1940
Poster of Maryland
Maryland
Hattie McDaniel was
47 in Maryland
as 'Aunt Carrie'.
Fri, Jul 19 1940
Poster of Gone with the Wind
Gone with the Wind
Hattie McDaniel was
46 in Gone with the Wind
as 'Mammy'.
Fri, Dec 15 1939
Poster of Zenobia
Zenobia
Hattie McDaniel was
45 in Zenobia
as 'Dehlia'.
Fri, Apr 21 1939
Poster of Everybody's Baby
Everybody's Baby
Hattie McDaniel was
45 in Everybody's Baby
as 'Hattie'.
Fri, Mar 24 1939
Poster of The Shining Hour
The Shining Hour
Hattie McDaniel was
45 in The Shining Hour
as 'Belvedere'.
Fri, Nov 18 1938
Poster of The Mad Miss Manton
The Mad Miss Manton
Hattie McDaniel was
45 in The Mad Miss Manton
as 'Hilda'.
Fri, Oct 21 1938
Poster of Carefree
Carefree
Hattie McDaniel was
45 in Carefree
as 'Hattie (uncredited)'.
Fri, Sep 02 1938
Poster of The Shopworn Angel
The Shopworn Angel
Hattie McDaniel was
45 in The Shopworn Angel
as 'Martha'.
Fri, Jul 15 1938
Poster of Vivacious Lady
Vivacious Lady
Hattie McDaniel was
44 in Vivacious Lady
as 'Hattie - Maid at Prom Dance (uncredited)'.
Fri, May 13 1938
Poster of Battle Of Broadway
Battle Of Broadway
Hattie McDaniel was
44 in Battle Of Broadway
as 'Agatha'.
Fri, Apr 22 1938
Poster of True Confession
True Confession
Hattie McDaniel was
44 in True Confession
as 'Ella'.
Fri, Dec 24 1937
Poster of Quick Money
Quick Money
Hattie McDaniel was
44 in Quick Money
as 'Hattie (uncredited)'.
Fri, Dec 10 1937
Poster of 45 Fathers
45 Fathers
Hattie McDaniel was
44 in 45 Fathers
as 'Beulah'.
Fri, Nov 26 1937
Poster of Nothing Sacred
Nothing Sacred
Hattie McDaniel was
44 in Nothing Sacred
as 'Mrs. Walker (uncredited)'.
Thu, Nov 25 1937
Poster of Merry Go Round of 1938
Merry Go Round of 1938
Hattie McDaniel was
44 in Merry Go Round of 1938
as 'Maid'.
Sun, Nov 14 1937
Poster of Over the Goal
Over the Goal
Hattie McDaniel was
44 in Over the Goal
as 'Hannah'.
Sat, Oct 16 1937
Poster of Sky Racket
Sky Racket
Hattie McDaniel was
44 in Sky Racket
as 'Jenny'.
Fri, Oct 01 1937
Poster of Saratoga
Saratoga
Hattie McDaniel was
44 in Saratoga
as 'Rosetta'.
Fri, Jul 23 1937
Poster of The Wildcatter
The Wildcatter
Hattie McDaniel was
43 in The Wildcatter
as 'Pearl (uncredited)'.
Sun, Jun 06 1937
Poster of The Crime Nobody Saw
The Crime Nobody Saw
Hattie McDaniel was
43 in The Crime Nobody Saw
as 'Ambrosia'.
Fri, Mar 12 1937
Poster of Don't Tell the Wife
Don't Tell the Wife
Hattie McDaniel was
43 in Don't Tell the Wife
as 'Mamie (uncredited)'.
Fri, Mar 05 1937
Poster of Racing Lady
Racing Lady
Hattie McDaniel was
43 in Racing Lady
as 'Abby'.
Tue, Jan 12 1937
Poster of Reunion
Reunion
Hattie McDaniel was
43 in Reunion
as 'Sadie'.
Fri, Nov 20 1936
Poster of Can This Be Dixie?
Can This Be Dixie?
Hattie McDaniel was
43 in Can This Be Dixie?
as 'Lizzie'.
Fri, Nov 13 1936
Poster of Libeled Lady
Libeled Lady
Hattie McDaniel was
43 in Libeled Lady
as 'Scrubwoman in Grand Plaza Hall (uncredited)'.
Fri, Oct 09 1936
Poster of Valiant Is the Word for Carrie
Valiant Is the Word for Carrie
Hattie McDaniel was
43 in Valiant Is the Word for Carrie
as 'Ellen Belle'.
Tue, Oct 06 1936
Poster of Star for a Night
Star for a Night
Hattie McDaniel was
43 in Star for a Night
as 'Hattie'.
Fri, Aug 28 1936
Poster of Postal Inspector
Postal Inspector
Hattie McDaniel was
43 in Postal Inspector
as 'Deborah'.
Sun, Aug 16 1936
Poster of High Tension
High Tension
Hattie McDaniel was
43 in High Tension
as 'Hattie'.
Fri, Jul 10 1936
Poster of The Bride Walks Out
The Bride Walks Out
Hattie McDaniel was
43 in The Bride Walks Out
as 'Mamie'.
Fri, Jul 10 1936
Poster of Show Boat
Show Boat
Hattie McDaniel was
42 in Show Boat
as 'Queenie'.
Sun, May 17 1936
Poster of Arbor Day
Arbor Day
Hattie McDaniel was
42 in Arbor Day
as 'la mère de Buckwheat'.
Sat, May 02 1936
Poster of Gentle Julia
Gentle Julia
Hattie McDaniel was
42 in Gentle Julia
as 'Kitty Silvers'.
Fri, Apr 10 1936
Poster of The Singing Kid
The Singing Kid
Hattie McDaniel was
42 in The Singing Kid
as 'Maid (uncredited)'.
Fri, Apr 10 1936
Poster of The First Baby
The First Baby
Hattie McDaniel was
42 in The First Baby
as 'Dora'.
Thu, Apr 02 1936
Poster of We're Only Human
We're Only Human
Hattie McDaniel was
42 in We're Only Human
as 'Molly'.
Fri, Dec 27 1935
Poster of Another Face
Another Face
Hattie McDaniel was
42 in Another Face
as 'Nellie (uncredited)'.
Fri, Dec 20 1935
Poster of Music Is Magic
Music Is Magic
Hattie McDaniel was
42 in Music Is Magic
as 'Hattie (Amanda in credits)'.
Fri, Nov 01 1935
Poster of Murder by Television
Murder by Television
Hattie McDaniel was
42 in Murder by Television
as 'Isabella'.
Tue, Oct 01 1935
Poster of Alice Adams
Alice Adams
Hattie McDaniel was
42 in Alice Adams
as 'Malena Burns - Maid Serving Dinner'.
Fri, Aug 23 1935
Poster of China Seas
China Seas
Hattie McDaniel was
42 in China Seas
as 'Isabel McCarthy, Dolly's Maid (uncredited)'.
Fri, Aug 09 1935
Poster of Wig-Wag
Wig-Wag
Hattie McDaniel was
41 in Wig-Wag
as 'Cook'.
Thu, Apr 11 1935
Poster of Traveling Saleslady
Traveling Saleslady
Hattie McDaniel was
41 in Traveling Saleslady
as 'Martha Smith (uncredited)'.
Thu, Mar 28 1935
Poster of The Little Colonel
The Little Colonel
Hattie McDaniel was
41 in The Little Colonel
as 'Becky "Mom Beck" Porter'.
Fri, Feb 22 1935
Poster of Okay Toots!
Okay Toots!
Hattie McDaniel was
41 in Okay Toots!
as 'Maid (uncredited)'.
Sat, Feb 02 1935
Poster of The Chases of Pimple Street
The Chases of Pimple Street
Hattie McDaniel was
41 in The Chases of Pimple Street
as 'Hattie - Gertrude's Maid (uncredited)'.
Sat, Dec 22 1934
Poster of Babbitt
Babbitt
Hattie McDaniel was
41 in Babbitt
as 'Rosalie (uncredited)'.
Sat, Dec 08 1934
Poster of Imitation of Life
Imitation of Life
Hattie McDaniel was
41 in Imitation of Life
as 'Woman at Funeral (uncredited)'.
Fri, Nov 23 1934
Poster of Fate's Fathead
Fate's Fathead
Hattie McDaniel was
41 in Fate's Fathead
as 'Mandy - the Maid'.
Sat, Nov 17 1934
Poster of Lost in the Stratosphere
Lost in the Stratosphere
Hattie McDaniel was
41 in Lost in the Stratosphere
as 'Ida Johnson'.
Wed, Nov 14 1934
Poster of Flirtation
Flirtation
Hattie McDaniel was
41 in Flirtation
as 'Abigail (uncredited)'.
Fri, Nov 09 1934
Poster of Judge Priest
Judge Priest
Hattie McDaniel was
41 in Judge Priest
as 'Aunt Dilsey'.
Sat, Sep 15 1934
Poster of King Kelly of the U.S.A.
King Kelly of the U.S.A.
Hattie McDaniel was
41 in King Kelly of the U.S.A.
as 'Mop Buyer'.
Sat, Sep 15 1934
Poster of Operator 13
Operator 13
Hattie McDaniel was
40 in Operator 13
as 'Annie (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jun 08 1934
Poster of City Park
City Park
Hattie McDaniel was
40 in City Park
as 'Tessie'.
Tue, May 01 1934
Poster of Merry Wives of Reno
Merry Wives of Reno
Hattie McDaniel was
40 in Merry Wives of Reno
as 'Bunny's Maid (uncredited)'.
Wed, Apr 18 1934
Poster of Mickey's Rescue
Mickey's Rescue
Hattie McDaniel was
40 in Mickey's Rescue
as 'Maid'.
Thu, Mar 22 1934
Poster of Good-bye Love
Good-bye Love
Hattie McDaniel was
40 in Good-bye Love
as 'Edna the Maid'.
Thu, Nov 09 1933
Poster of I'm No Angel
I'm No Angel
Hattie McDaniel was
40 in I'm No Angel
as 'Manicurist (uncredited)'.
Fri, Oct 06 1933
Poster of Hello, Sister!
Hello, Sister!
Hattie McDaniel was
39 in Hello, Sister!
as 'Woman in Apartment House'.
Fri, Apr 14 1933
Poster of Hypnotized
Hypnotized
Hattie McDaniel was
39 in Hypnotized
as 'Powder Room Attendant'.
Sun, Dec 25 1932
Poster of Blonde Venus
Blonde Venus
Hattie McDaniel was
39 in Blonde Venus
as 'Cora, Helen's Maid in New Orleans (uncredited)'.
Fri, Sep 23 1932
Poster of The Boiling Point
The Boiling Point
Hattie McDaniel was
39 in The Boiling Point
as 'Caroline - the Cook (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jul 15 1932
Poster of The Washington Masquerade
The Washington Masquerade
Hattie McDaniel was
39 in The Washington Masquerade
as 'Maid (uncredited)'.
Sat, Jul 09 1932
Poster of Are You Listening?
Are You Listening?
Hattie McDaniel was
38 in Are You Listening?
as 'Performer entering radio station'.
Mon, Mar 21 1932
Poster of The Impatient Maiden
The Impatient Maiden
Hattie McDaniel was
38 in The Impatient Maiden
as 'Injured Patient (uncredited)'.
Tue, Mar 01 1932
Poster of Deep South
Deep South
Hattie McDaniel was
37 in Deep South
as ''.
Sat, Oct 04 1930

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Explained
Explained
Hattie McDaniel would have been no older than
59 in Explained
as 'Self - First Black Oscar Winner (archive footage)'.
First Air Date
Wed, May 23 2018
Poster of The Beulah Show
The Beulah Show
Hattie McDaniel was
57+ in The Beulah Show
as 'Beulah'.
First Air Date
Tue, Oct 03 1950