Premice, Josephine (1926–2001)
Premice, Josephine (1926–2001)
Haitian-American actress. Born Josephine Premice, July 21, 1926, in Brooklyn, NY, to Haitian parents; died April 13, 2001, in New York, NY; studied dance with Martha Graham and Katherine Dunham; m. Capt. Timity Fales, 1960; children: Susan Fales-Hill (producer) and Enrico Fales (actor).
Nominated for Tony Awards for performances in the musical Jamaica (1957) and A Hand Is on the Gate (1967), also starred in Bubbling Brown Sugar (1976–77); was a frequent guest on tv's "Merv Griffin Show" and appeared as Louise Jefferson's sister on "The Jeffersons."
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